Frozen Cooked Mussels in Shell

Frozen mussels that have been cooked prior to freezing, retained in their shells for protection and presentation. This product falls under HTS 0307.92.01.90 as other frozen molluscs, distinct from raw or live forms, and not classified as smoked or otherwise processed beyond cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.91.03Same rate: 35%

If supplied live, fresh, or chilled without freezing

Fresh or chilled molluscs are classified under the non-frozen heading, changing based on preservation state.

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked and shelled for retail sale as prepared food

Prepared or preserved molluscs, excluding simple freezing, fall under Chapter 16 for processed seafood.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing them to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify country of origin compliance with Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with sea turtle bycatch issues, even for molluscs

Provide certificates of frozen date and cooking process to avoid reclassification as fresh or live under 0307.91

Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent thawing issues during customs inspection