Chilled Sea Scallops
Fresh chilled sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), shucked and packed on ice for immediate use, from the Pectinidae family. Falls under HTS 0307.29.0100 as 'other' non-king scallops in chilled state, excluding live or in-shell products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live scallops in shell
Live, in-shell Pectinidae are under a separate live subheading.
If for smoked sea scallops
Smoking process moves it to the smoked molluscs heading.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals suitable for humans from 0307, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chain-of-custody documentation proving chilling from harvest to maintain 'chilled' status; temperature must not drop to freezing
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits if from certain regions; label with country of origin and harvest date
Related Products under HTS 0307.29.01.00
Dried Calico Scallops
Dried calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus), shucked and dehydrated without salt or brine, used in Asian cuisine or as snack. HTS 0307.29.0100 applies to 'other' Pectinidae molluscs in dried form, not rendered unfit for consumption.
Dried Salted Scallops
Traditional dried and salted sea scallops, air-dried after brining, Pectinidae 'other'. HTS 0307.29.0100 but verify against salted subheadings.
Fresh Chilled Shucked Scallops
Freshly harvested, shucked and chilled mixed Pectinidae scallops (not king). HTS 0307.29.0100 for chilled 'other' molluscs.
IQF Frozen Weathervane Scallops
Individually quick frozen weathervane scallops (Patinopecten caurinus), large Pacific Pectinidae. 'Other' under 0307.29.0100 frozen.
Brined Chilled Scallops
Bay scallops in light brine, chilled for preservation, Pectinidae other.
Air-Dried Scallop Adductor
Dried adductor muscles from calico scallops, no shell.