Oil-Packed Green Mussels from Japan
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 — 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
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