Live Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Japan
Vibrant live mussels farmed in Spanish coastal rafts, shipped in purged, oxygenated containers. HTS 0307.31.00 applies to live Mytilus spp. molluscs, whether in shell or shucked but alive.
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
• Use insulated live tanks with aerators; document purge process to reduce grit
• Comply with state landing certificates for interstate movement post-import