Smoked Mussel Appetizer Packs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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