U.S. imports of Frozen Mussels (HS 030732) totaled $7.0M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Frozen Mussels paid $867K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Mussels imports of $7.0M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNew Zealand green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) and Chilean blue mussels (Mytilus chilensis) together account for the bulk of frozen mussel imports into the US, with New Zealand leading overall volume. The single US tariff line (0307320000) covers both Mytilus spp. and Perna spp. frozen product, meaning species must be declared in commercial documentation even though classification does not change. Frozen mussels are subject to FDA seafood HACCP regulations, and product from China — a growing supplier — may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The frozen format supports longer shelf life and broader distribution into retail and foodservice channels compared to live product, making this a high-volume segment of the shellfish import market.
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New Zealand green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) are larger, have a distinctive green shell edge, and are often sold as half-shell IQF product for premium retail and restaurant presentation. Chilean blue mussels (Mytilus chilensis) are smaller, typically sold as whole-shell or meat-only frozen product, and are more price-competitive in foodservice and prepared-food manufacturing applications. Both are classified under 0307320000, so species must be specified in purchase contracts and labeling.
Yes, frozen mussels of Chinese origin are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to standard MFN duties. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list and check for any product-specific exclusions before finalizing cost calculations for Chinese-origin frozen mussels.
Subheading 4 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030732 · $7.0M of $89.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$188KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.3M of Frozen Mussels and exported $1.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307320000 | Mussels (Mytilus Spp., Perna Spp.), Frozen | $6.9M | 12.54% | 98.32% | $867K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307320000 | Mussels (Mytilus Spp., Perna Spp.), Frozen | $188K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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New Zealand and Mexico together supply 98% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
1.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.54% of imports for consumption.