Frozen Cooked Mussels in Shell from China
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.
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
• 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