Fresh Chilled Scallop Pellets from China
Agglomerated pellets from fresh chilled scallops, bound with minimal binders for use as high-protein seafood snacks or supplements fit for humans. HTS 0309.90.40 applies to these live/fresh/chilled pellets of molluscs per chapter definition of 'pellets'. They are not covered by headings 0305-0308 due to human consumption fitness.
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
• Declare exact binder quantity (must be small per chapter note) to avoid challenges under pellet definition
• Use refrigerated shipping and provide temperature monitors to substantiate 'chilled' status at entry
• Screen for marine toxins via FDA testing; positive results lead to refusal under seafood safety laws