Smoked Mussel Appetizer Packs from Japan
Hot-smoked mussel pieces in appetizer trays with light oil dressing, not airtight. HTS 1605.53.60.00 covers these as other prepared mussel products.
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%
Import Tips
• Specify 'appetizer portion' sizing to differentiate from bulk foodservice
• Include smokehouse certifications for processing validation
• Test for histamine levels mandatory for smoked shellfish