Fresh Green-Lipped Mussels (Perna canaliculus) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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