Smoked Mediterranean Mussels from China
Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) are hot-smoked, shelled, and packed in bulk tins without airtight seals. This 'other' prepared mussel product fits HTS 1605.53.60.00, separate from smoked fish or airtight-packed variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include smoking process certification to differentiate from fresh or frozen; specify temperature and duration
• Ensure no added shellfish species that could invoke Section 609 shrimp provisions
• Use detailed packing lists showing non-airtight containers to prevent misclassification