Dried New Zealand Green Mussels (Perna canaliculus) from Japan
Dried mussels from Perna canaliculus species, popular in supplements for their omega-3 content, are dehydrated without additives. Classified under HTS 0307.39.0100 as 'other' mussels in dried form, distinct from flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
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
• Provide drying process details and moisture content analysis to confirm classification as dried mollusc, not a meal or pellet
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits if destined for animal feed use to prevent quarantine issues
• Label accurately to distinguish from human-consumable flours under 0309; mislabeling leads to reclassification