Fresh Chilled Sea Scallops from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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