Chilled Half-Shell Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Pre-shucked mussels on half-shell, chilled but live with adductor muscle intact. Still qualifies under HTS 0307.31.00 as chilled Mytilus spp., minimally processed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boiled or steamed before chilling
Any cooking, even partial, moves to cooked/frozen or prepared under 0307.61.
If marinated or sauced on half-shell for retail
Prepared or preserved with additions classifies as Chapter 16 mollusc preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm mussels remain alive (closed shells responsive to tap); use vacuum-packed trays
• Pitfall: over-chilling kills, shifting to dead/frozen classes
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