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Mussel Flour for Baking

Powdered mussel for enriching baked goods with marine protein, human food grade. 0309.90.90.00 covers such other crustacean/mollusc flours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0307.31.00Same rate: 37.5%

If fresh mussels

Unprocessed mussels in heading 0307.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 37.5%

If in seasoning blends

Blended mussel powders as food preps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide harvest area certs for biotoxin testing

• FDA prior notice required

• Avoid generic 'shellfish flour' labeling

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