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Chilled Half-Shell Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Confirm mussels remain alive (closed shells responsive to tap); use vacuum-packed trays

Pitfall: over-chilling kills, shifting to dead/frozen classes

Chilled Half-Shell Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0307.31.00