Pickled Diver Scallops
Large diver-harvested scallops pickled in a light vinegar solution, not qualifying as acidic per Chapter 20. Under HTS 1605.52.60.00 as other preserved scallops.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If acetic acid content exceeds preservation threshold
High vinegar makes it a Chapter 20 pickle, not mollusc preserve.
If for other preserved molluscs like mussels
Non-scallop molluscs have separate 'other' subheadings.
If simply chilled without pickling
Chilled unprepared scallops stay in frozen/chilled Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Quantify vinegar acidity (<0.5%) to avoid Chapter 20 shift; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Ensure harvest method docs for sustainability claims under FDA
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