Frozen Calico Scallops from China
Frozen Argopecten gibbus calico scallops from the Pectinidae family, typically from southeastern U.S. or Caribbean, shucked and frozen. HTS 0307.22.00.00 covers these frozen molluscs, excluding pelletized forms per chapter notes. Niche product for gourmet seafood.
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
• Use precise species naming (Argopecten gibbus) to avoid confusion with similar bivalves
• Maintain -18°C or below throughout supply chain to preserve 'frozen' classification