1605.52.60.00/Pickled Diver Scallops/Japan

Pickled Diver Scallops from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Quantify vinegar acidity (<0.5%) to avoid Chapter 20 shift; provide lab analysis if challenged

• Ensure harvest method docs for sustainability claims under FDA