Mussel Byssus Threads from Germany
Dried byssus (beard) threads from mussels, unfit for food, used in biotech or textiles. Under HTS 0511.91.00.90 as other mollusc products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clean of flesh to confirm non-edible
• Patents or research docs support industrial use
• Small volume imports easier