Fresh Chilled Sea Scallops from Germany
Large fresh chilled sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus) are shucked molluscs from the Pectinidae family, maintained at chilled temperatures just above freezing for sushi-grade quality. HTS 0307.21.00.00 applies to these non-frozen, non-live scallops, excluding any drying, salting, or brining.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Maintain strict cold chain below 4°C with temperature logs to prove 'chilled' status and prevent duty shifts to frozen
• Obtain origin-specific certificates confirming Pectinidae family and absence of contaminants per FDA import alerts
• Label clearly as 'chilled, not frozen' to dodge reclassification; watch for moisture buildup mistaken for brine