Mussel Meal Flour
Milled flour from dried blue mussels, nutrient-rich for smoothies and protein bars. HTS 0309.90.60.00 classifies as other bivalve mollusc flour fit for humans.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended into supplements
Mixtures with other ingredients become food preparations in 21.
If denatured for feed
Feed-grade mussel meals excluded from 0309 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Heavy metal and biotoxin testing mandatory for mussels
• Declare drying method to confirm no preservation chemicals
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