Fresh Chilled Green Lipped Mussels (Perna canaliculus) from Japan
Premium New Zealand green-lipped mussels, chilled immediately after harvest to preserve tenderness and flavor. Falls under HTS 0307.31.00 for fresh or chilled mussels of Perna spp., in shell and unprocessed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include harvest area tags and processor sanitation plans per FDA requirements; avoid temperature abuse to stay classified as chilled
• Verify Perna spp. identification via shell morphology