Mussel and Salmon Chowder
A ready-to-eat prepared meal featuring mussels combined with fish meat like salmon in a creamy chowder base. Classified under HTS 1605.53.05.00 as it contains both mussel and fish meat in a prepared meal format, distinguishing it from pure mussel products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fish meat is predominant ingredient
Products where fish is the primary component shift to Chapter 16 heading 1604 for prepared fish.
If no fish meat included
Pure mussel preparations without added fish fall under the specific mussel subheading.
If packaged as soup for retail
Soups and broths containing seafood may classify under prepared foods if not specifically fish/mollusc products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ingredient list to confirm fish meat content exceeds threshold for 1605.53 classification; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include lot traceability documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as pure mussels (1605.53.20) to prevent reclassification and penalties
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Mussel Paella with Cod
Frozen prepared paella meal with mussels, cod fish chunks, rice, and vegetables. Falls under HTS 1605.53.05.00 due to combined mollusc (mussels) and fish meat in a ready-to-heat format.
Smoked Mussel and Tuna Pâté
Spreadable pâté made from smoked mussels and tuna fish meat, suitable for appetizers. HTS 1605.53.05.00 applies as a preserved product containing both mollusc and fish meat.
Mussel and Shrimp Fried Rice Meal
Pre-cooked frozen fried rice entree with mussels and shrimp (fish meat equivalent per notes). Classified in HTS 1605.53.05.00 for prepared meals containing mollusc and crustacean/fish meat.
Canned Mussel and Sardine Stew
Shelf-stable canned stew blending mussels with sardine fish meat in tomato broth. HTS 1605.53.05.00 covers such preserved products containing fish and mollusc meat.
Mussel Seafood Risotto with Pollock
Ready-to-serve risotto meal incorporating mussels and pollock fish meat. Fits HTS 1605.53.05.00 as a prepared meal with mixed aquatic proteins.
Mussel and Whitefish Mousse
Aerated mousse product from mussels and whitefish meat, used in gourmet dishes. HTS 1605.53.05.00 for products containing fish meat prepared with molluscs.