Frozen Mussel Meal Pellets

Pelletized meal from frozen mussels, fit for human use in protein bars or instant soups. Covered by HTS 0309.90.50.90 for other frozen mollusc meals/pellets.

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.

0307Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unshelled frozen mussels

Simply frozen product before meal processing stays in 0307.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If in brine or oil as prepared meal

Prepared fruit/veg analogs don't apply; preserved molluscs to 1605, but brined to 2008 if vegetable-like.

1108Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If vegetable protein blended

Mixed vegetable flours under Chapter 11 if not primarily mollusc.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mussels prone to biotoxin contamination; include recent testing reports

Distinguish from fish meals by mollusc origin docs

Use ISF for timely filing; seafood delays common