Dried Calico Scallops from Japan
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.
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
• Test for moisture content (<20% typically) to confirm 'dried' status; include lab analysis in entry docs
• FDA prior notice required; ensure no contaminants like heavy metals common in dried shellfish
• Avoid classifying as 'salted' if no added salt; pure dried falls here, but brine addition shifts subheading