Frozen Atlantic Sea Scallops
Frozen Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus) are harvested from the Atlantic Ocean and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen molluscs of the family Pectinidae, other than smoked, and are not in the form of flours, meals, or pellets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scallops are smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Smoked scallops are classified separately under the same subheading.
If the scallops are live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, or in brine rather than frozen.
The frozen state determines classification under 0307.22, while other states fall under 0307.29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scallops are frozen and not smoked to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a valid certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Declare the species (Placopecten magellanicus) on customs documentation to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.22.90
Frozen Bay Scallops
Frozen bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) are small molluscs from the Pectinidae family, flash-frozen whole or shucked. They fall under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae, other than smoked, and are not flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Calico Scallops
Frozen calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus) are shucked and frozen molluscs from the Pectinidae family. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae, other than smoked, and are not in pellet or meal form.
Frozen Diver-Caught Scallops
Frozen diver-caught sea scallops are hand-harvested from the Pectinidae family and frozen without dredge damage. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae molluscs, other than smoked, and not as flours or pellets.
Frozen Fan Shell Scallops
Frozen fan shell scallops (Amusium pleuronectes) are Asian-sourced molluscs from the Pectinidae family, frozen in shell or shucked. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae, other than smoked, and not as meals or pellets.
Frozen Patagonian Scallops
Frozen Patagonian scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica) are sourced from South Atlantic fisheries and frozen at sea. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae molluscs, other than smoked, and not in flour or pellet form.
Frozen Queen Scallops
Frozen queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) are often sourced from European waters and frozen whole or roe-on. They are classified under tariff item 0307.22.90 as frozen Pectinidae molluscs, other than smoked, and not as flours or meals.