Dried Black Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Germany
Black mussels dried for long-term storage, sourced from Mediterranean farms, used in soups and stews. Falls under HTS 0307.39.0100 as dried 'other' mussels, excluding human-fit pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document drying method (sun-dried vs. oven) to differentiate from flours under chapter exclusions
• Provide residue testing for contaminants common in dried shellfish
• Package to prevent moisture reabsorption, which could reclassify as fresh