Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
Fresh mussels from Canada's Prince Edward Island, hand-sorted and chilled for export. While there's a specific breakout, bulk 'other' lots fall under HTS 0307.31.00.90 for fresh/chilled Mytilus spp.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If declared specifically as Prince Edward Island origin
Statistical code 0307.31.00.20 tracks PEI mussels separately from 'other' 0307.31.00.90.
If dead and used as bait or animal feed
Dead molluscs for non-food use like bait classify under inedible animal products in 0511.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify exact origin; PEI mussels over quota may use 0307.31.00.90 vs specific breakout
• FDA prior notice required for chilled seafood; file via ACE system timely
Related Products under HTS 0307.31.00.90
Live Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
Freshly harvested live blue mussels from cold Atlantic waters, kept alive in refrigerated seawater for maximum freshness. These mussels (Mytilus spp.) are supplied live or chilled, fitting HTS 0307.31.00.90 as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled mussels excluding fit-for-human-consumption flours, meals, or pellets.
Live Chilean Mussels (Mytilus chilensis)
Live rope-cultured mussels from Chile's Pacific coast, shipped in aerated tanks to preserve vitality. Fits HTS 0307.31.00.90 for 'other' live Mytilus spp. mussels, not covering processed pellets or meals.
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.
Chilled Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
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.