Mussels in Escabeche Sauce
Cooked mussels preserved in escabeche (oil, vinegar, spices) for tapas or antipasti. Contains molluscs meat prepared and preserved, under HTS 1604.20.05. Shelf-stable and flavored for immediate use.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically scallop adductor only
Certain scallop products have separate classification under 1605.
If solely in vinegar without oil
Vinegar-preserved molluscs without oil classify in Chapter 20.
If for frozen cooked whole mussels in shell
Minimally processed frozen molluscs stay in Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include shellfish sanitation program equivalence for processing facilities
• Declare pack size and preservation medium accurately to match subheading
• Monitor for vibrio testing requirements on molluscs imports
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