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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.20.50Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If other fish liver/paste forms

Fish-specific pastes/mousses without molluscs go to 1604.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide nutritional analysis confirming meat content for tariff purposes

Use tamper-evident packaging for high-risk seafood products

Beware of fish species substitution fraud at origin