Fresh Green-Lipped Mussels (Perna canaliculus)
Premium fresh green-lipped mussels harvested from New Zealand farms, delivered chilled on ice for sushi-grade quality. Classified under HTS 0307.31.00.90 as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled mussels (Perna spp.), distinct from frozen or pelletized forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen Perna mussels classify under 0307.52 for frozen mussels, separate from fresh/chilled.
If cooked and prepared for retail
Cooked or prepared mussel products become preserved foods under Chapter 16, not raw molluscs.
If in airtight containers as fit-for-human food
Molluscs prepared/preserved in airtight containers for human consumption go to 0309.00 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated containers with ice packs to maintain chilled state below 4°C, preventing shift to frozen classification
• Include origin-specific documentation for Perna spp
• as some countries require additional aquaculture certifications
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Chilled Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
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