Frozen Bay Scallops from China
Frozen bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) from the Pectinidae family, typically shucked and IQF for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0307.29.0100 as 'other' scallops excluding king scallops, in frozen form without shell. This covers processed molluscs of this family not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name (e.g
• Argopecten spp.) with certificates of origin to confirm Pectinidae family and avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; frozen products require proper temperature logs during import