Live Bay Scallops from China
Live bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) are small molluscs from the Pectinidae family, harvested fresh from coastal waters and kept alive for premium seafood markets. They are classified under HTS 0307.21.00.00 as live scallops, not processed beyond harvest, distinguishing them from frozen or cooked products in other subheadings.
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
• Verify molluscs are alive upon arrival with veterinary health certificates to avoid reclassification as dead/frozen
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and live transport regulations; use insulated live tanks to prevent mortality
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding allowable shipping times, which could trigger duties under frozen headings