Frozen Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) from Japan
Frozen mussels of the species Mytilus edulis, harvested from cold Atlantic waters, are preserved without shell removal for easy storage and transport. They fall under HTS 0307.39.0100 as 'other' mussels that are frozen, excluding live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, or brined preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification (Mytilus spp.) with certificates of origin and lab testing to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide frozen storage documentation during customs clearance
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on mussels from certain countries like Chile; check USTR notices before importing