Dried Salted Scallops
Traditional dried and salted sea scallops, air-dried after brining, from the Pectinidae family. Although salted, the primary preservation method is drying, and the product is not smoked, so it does not fall under the smoked provision of this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scallops are dried and salted but not smoked
The smoked provision of 0307.29.10 does not cover dried or salted products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product is not smoked, as smoked scallops are classified under 0307.29.10
• Provide documentation on the salting and drying process to the CBSA
• Consider whether the product meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.29.10
Air-Dried Scallop Adductor
Air-dried adductor muscles from calico scallops, with no shell. The drying process preserves the mollusc meat for human consumption, and since it is not smoked, it falls under the 'Other' provision of this tariff item.
Dried Calico Scallops
Dried calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus), shucked and dehydrated without salt or brine, intended for human consumption. The drying process is not smoking, so the product is not covered by the smoked provision of this tariff item.
Salted Dried Bay Scallops
Lightly salted and sun-dried bay scallops, shucked and preserved through drying. The product is not smoked, so it is not covered by the smoked provision of this tariff item.