HS Code 160553
Prepared and Preserved Mussels
HS code 160553 covers prepared or preserved mussels, including those canned in brine, smoked, or cooked and vacuum-sealed for retail sale.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 160553 — Prepared and Preserved Mussels
This code is for mussels that have been cooked, smoked, or preserved in liquids like vinegar or oil. It covers common retail items like jarred mussels in brine.
What's included
- Mussels in escabeche
- Canned mussels in brine
- Cooked and shelled mussels
- Smoked mussels in oil
What's excluded
- Live mussels → use
030731(Live animals are in Chapter 3.)
Common examples
- Chilean mussels in tomato sauce
- Smoked mussels in sunflower oil can
- Mussels in vinegar marinade
- Cooked IQF mussel meat
Frequently asked questions
Do individually quick frozen (IQF) mussels go here?
If they are cooked before freezing, they belong in 1605.53. If they are raw and frozen, they belong in 0307.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: Health certificates must specify the temperature treatment.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Chile, Spain, Netherlands
- Top importers: Germany, France, United States
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Key takeaway
Standard code for cooked or canned mussel products.
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