Frozen Fan Shell Scallops

Frozen Amusium pleuronectes (fan scallops) from Pectinidae family, Asian-sourced, frozen in shell or shucked. HTS 0307.22.00.00 for all frozen Pectinidae, per hierarchy excluding meals/pellets. Used in stir-fries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.31.00Same rate: 35%

If live or chilled in shell

Condition-specific subheadings in 0307 separate live/chilled from frozen.

0308.22.00.00Same rate: 35%

If salted or in brine, frozen

Salted/brined takes precedence over frozen state into 0308.

1905.90.90Lower: 12% vs 35%

If made into pellets with binder for consumption

Pellets as defined in chapter notes (with binder) go to prepared foodstuffs if human-fit.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check for IUU fishing regulations; provide vessel flags and catch locations

IQF processing must be verified to ensure not partially dried

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