Chilled Patagonian Scallops from China

Chilled Patagonian scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica), a sweet-fleshed Pectinidae from South Atlantic fisheries, are exported shucked and chilled for Asian markets. HTS 0307.21.00.00 applies to these non-frozen products of the scallop family.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Source from MSC-certified fisheries to ease US import scrutiny on sustainability

Use vacuum-sealed chilled packs with temp indicators for Customs inspection

Watch for origin marking requirements; unbranded shipments face higher scrutiny