Frozen Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) from China
Frozen blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are harvested from cold Atlantic waters, cleaned, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness and flavor. They fall under HTS 0307.32.00.00 as frozen mussels of the Mytilus spp., suitable for direct human consumption in seafood dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certifications for sustainable mussel farming to comply with U.S. seafood import laws like section 609
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying species (Mytilus edulis), processing method (frozen), and country of origin
• Avoid misclassification as fresh/chilled; ensure temperature logs during transit to prove frozen state