Salted Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from China
Mussels preserved in brine or salt from Mytilus galloprovincialis, commonly used in European cuisine, retain their shell. HTS 0307.39.0100 covers these as 'other' mussels in salted or brined state, not smoked or cooked.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include salinity test results in documentation to prove salted/brined status and prevent fresh misclassification
• Adhere to FDA prior notice requirements for salted seafood entering U.S. ports
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'pickled' which could trigger Chapter 16 classification