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U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled mussels (HS 030731) totaled $2.8M in May 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Live, Fresh, or Chilled Mussels imports of $2.8M in May 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataCanada supplies the majority of live, fresh, and chilled mussels entering the US, with Prince Edward Island blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) the dominant product form in this category. The US schedule distinguishes farmed mussels (0307310010) from wild-harvested product (0307310090), reflecting the near-total dominance of aquaculture in commercial mussel production. Live and fresh mussels are subject to FDA seafood HACCP requirements and must originate from growing areas approved under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program or an equivalent bilateral agreement. Mexico, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain also supply this heading, each offering distinct species and size profiles that serve specialty retail and restaurant buyers.
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Live mussels from Canada must be accompanied by shellfish tags or harvest certificates issued under a growing-area authority recognized by the FDA National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Canada and the US have a bilateral shellfish agreement, so Canadian provincial shellfish programs are generally recognized, but the specific harvest area and dealer number must appear on the tag for the shipment to be admissible.
Farmed mussels (0307310010) require documentation of aquaculture origin — typically an aquaculture certificate or producer declaration — to support the classification. Wild-harvested mussels (0307310090) require harvest area documentation. Misclassification between these two lines can trigger a CBP audit, particularly as aquaculture traceability requirements tighten under US seafood import monitoring initiatives.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.7M | $44K | -$2.7M |
| MEXICO | $31K | -- | -$31K |
| ITALY | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| SIERRA LEONE | -- | -- | -- |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307310010 | MUSSELS, FARMED, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $2.4M | -- | -- |
| 0307310090 | MUSSELS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED, NOT FARMED | $2K | 9.98% | $220 |
MUSSELS, FARMED, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
MUSSELS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED, NOT FARMED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307310090 | MUSSELS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED, NOT FARMED | $24K |
| 0307310010 | MUSSELS, FARMED, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $20K |
MUSSELS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED, NOT FARMED
2.7K kg
MUSSELS, FARMED, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
4.4K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| Maine | $701K | -- | -$701K |
| California | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALAIS, ME | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| HOULTON, ME | $520K | -- | -$520K |
| BLAINE, WA | $154K | -- | -$154K |