Live Blue Mussels from China
Live blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) harvested from cold Atlantic waters, sold in the shell for immediate culinary use. These molluscs are classified under HTS 0307.91.03 as live molluscs, fitting the 'live, fresh or chilled' category since they are kept alive in refrigerated conditions during transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain health certificates verifying molluscs are alive and free from contaminants; comply with FDA shellfish safety programs
• Maintain cold chain at 0-4°C to preserve live status; declare as 'live' to avoid reclassification as chilled
• Check Section 609 restrictions if from certain regions; provide harvest area documentation to prevent delays