Marinated Prince Edward Island Mussels from Mexico
Canadian blue mussels from Prince Edward Island are cooked, shelled, and marinated in herb-infused oil in open pouches. As non-airtight preserved mussels, they are categorized under HTS 1605.53.60.00 'other'.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Attach aquaculture farm certificates verifying mussel purity and origin for Canadian imports
• Document marinade composition (<20% non-mussel content) to maintain pure mollusc classification
• Inspect for vacuum-sealing that could shift to airtight subheadings