Frozen Atlantic Sea Scallops from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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