Chilled Atlantic Deep-Sea Scallops from Mexico
Chilled Atlantic deep-sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus from offshore beds) are premium shucked molluscs kept fresh-chilled for high-end restaurants. Classified in HTS 0307.21.00.00 for chilled Pectinidae, not extending to frozen, salted, or brine-packed variants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Require supplier affidavits confirming 'never frozen' status with processing timestamps
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species traceability in Pectinidae imports