1605.53.60.00/Smoked Mediterranean Mussels/Japan

Smoked Mediterranean Mussels from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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