Frozen Atlantic Sea Scallops from China
Frozen scallops from the family Pectinidae, specifically Placopecten magellanicus, harvested from the Atlantic Ocean and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. These fall under HTS 0307.22.00.00 as frozen scallops of the Pectinidae family, excluding those processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption. They are typically sold shucked and ready for culinary use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certifications for compliance with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk exists, though primarily for scallops
• Provide detailed commercial invoice specifying species (e.g
• Placopecten magellanicus) and processing method to avoid reclassification