Chilled Half-Shell Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm mussels remain alive (closed shells responsive to tap); use vacuum-packed trays
• Pitfall: over-chilling kills, shifting to dead/frozen classes