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
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
• Specify 'appetizer portion' sizing to differentiate from bulk foodservice
• Include smokehouse certifications for processing validation
• Test for histamine levels mandatory for smoked shellfish