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