Frozen Queen Scallops in Brine from China
Queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) preserved by freezing in a brine solution, packed in bulk for foodservice use. This product falls under HTS 1605.52.60.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved scallops, excluding queen scallops specifically in subheadings like 1605.52.40. It meets the subheading note linking to Chapter 3 species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species identification per Chapter 3 common names to confirm queen scallop classification and avoid reclassification to tuna-related notes
• Provide commercial invoice detailing preservation method (e.g
• brine) and packing to distinguish from frozen unfrozen Chapter 3 entries
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP requirements; common pitfall is inadequate lot traceability for recall purposes