Dried New Zealand Green Mussels (Perna canaliculus) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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