Chilled Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Japan
Chilled Mediterranean black mussels, depurated and ready for market, packed in breathable nets to stay fresh. HTS 0307.31.00.90 covers these as 'other' chilled Mytilus spp., excluding smoked, dried, or human-food pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'chilled live mussels' with harvest date to comply with HTS fresh/chilled criteria
• Comply with Section 609-like rules if any shrimp contamination risk, though primarily for molluscs