Chilled Sea Scallops from Japan
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.
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
• 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