White Wine Mussels

Mussels poached in white wine reduction, packed in non-airtight jars. HTS 1605.53.60.00 for other prepared mussels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.21.50Same rate: 35%

If high residual alcohol

Excess wine alcohol classifies as effervescent wine preparations.

0306Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncooked mussel meats

Raw shelled mussels are simply molluscs under heading 0306.

2104Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If soup-style with vegetables

Vegetable-mussel broth becomes soups under Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure alcohol residue to avoid Chapter 22 classification

Include poaching certificates showing wine as flavoring only

TTB consultation for residual alcohol content

Related Products under HTS 1605.53.60.00

Pickled Blue Mussels

Pickled blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are cooked and preserved in a vinegar brine solution, often sold in jars for direct consumption. They fall under HTS 1605.53.60.00 as prepared or preserved mussels not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the mussels subheading, distinguishing them from frozen, smoked, or in airtight containers.

Oil-Packed Green Mussels

Green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) are steamed, shelled, and preserved in olive oil, typically in non-airtight glass jars. Classified under HTS 1605.53.60.00 as 'other' prepared mussels, excluding those in airtight containers or otherwise specified.

Smoked Mediterranean Mussels

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.

Marinated Prince Edward Island Mussels

Canadian blue mussels from Prince Edward Island are cooked, shelled, and marinated in herb-infused oil in open pouches. As non-airtight preserved mussels, they are categorized under HTS 1605.53.60.00 'other'.

Bulk Preserved Chilean Mussels

Chilean horse mussels (Modiolus modiolus) are boiled and preserved in bulk brine barrels for foodservice use. This industrial 'other' mussel preparation qualifies for HTS 1605.53.60.00, not retail-packaged.

Herb-Marinated Cooked Mussels

Shelled, cooked mussels marinated in garlic-herb oil, packed in plastic trays for retail. Falls under HTS 1605.53.60.00 as other preserved mussels not in airtight containers.