Frozen Atlantic Sea Scallops from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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