Oil-Packed Green Mussels from Germany
Green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) are steamed, shelled, and preserved in olive oil, typically in non-airtight glass jars. Classified under HTS 1605.53.60.00 as 'other' prepared mussels, excluding those in airtight containers or otherwise specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming oil preservation without airtight sealing to justify 'other' subheading
• Label country of origin clearly, as green mussels often originate from New Zealand; include harvest certificates
• Monitor for excess moisture content that could trigger reclassification as a prepared aquatic invertebrate soup