Frozen Half-Shell Mussels (Perna spp.) from China
Pre-shucked frozen mussels on the half-shell (Perna spp.), ready for steaming or grilling, sourced from Pacific farms. HTS 0307.32.00.00 applies to these frozen Perna mussels, whether shelled or not.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure 'half-shell' processing is post-harvest cleaning only, not cooking, to stay in 0307
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood to pass FDA inspection smoothly
• Declare net weight of mussel meat vs. shell to avoid undervaluation penalties