1605.53.60.00/Bulk Preserved Chilean Mussels/Japan

Bulk Preserved Chilean Mussels from Japan

Chilean horse mussels (Modiolus modiolus) are boiled and preserved in bulk brine barrels for foodservice use. This industrial 'other' mussel preparation qualifies for HTS 1605.53.60.00, not retail-packaged.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Specify bulk packaging (e.g

• 5kg barrels) on invoices to distinguish from consumer retail packs

• Conduct species DNA testing if challenged, as horse mussels can resemble other bivalves

• Comply with FDA shellfish safety plans for preserved products