Smoked Mediterranean Mussels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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