Smoked Bay Scallop Strips
Thin strips of bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) smoked for preservation and flavor, vacuum-sealed for retail. Falls under HTS 1605.52.60.00 as other prepared or preserved scallops, matching Chapter 3 species definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen without smoking or other preservation
Frozen smoked-unsmoked bay scallops are in Chapter 3, subheading for frozen scallops.
If derived from shrimp-like crustaceans but misidentified
Crustacean products like shrimp fall under 1604; species verification prevents this error.
If dehydrated rather than smoked
Dried or dehydrated scallops shift to vegetables/legumes chapter if vegetables-like process.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document smoking process to differentiate from fresh; CBP often examines for under-valuation as raw product
• Comply with USDA/FSIS if labeled ready-to-eat, though primarily FDA seafood jurisdiction
• Avoid retail packaging that mimics Chapter 3 frozen goods to prevent misclassification
Related Products under HTS 1605.52.60.00
Frozen Queen Scallops in Brine
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.
Pasteurized Scallop Meat in Oil
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Canned Mixed Scallop Medley
A blend of scallop types preserved in water, not airtight for specific queen subheadings. HTS 1605.52.60.00 covers this as other prepared molluscs, per subheading note.
Scallop Roe Paste
Preserved paste made from scallop gonads (roe), processed for sushi use. HTS 1605.52.60.00 as other scallop products, linked to Chapter 3 via note.
Bulk Frozen Scallop Adductor
Frozen blocks of scallop adductor muscle, lightly brined for preservation, bulk packed. Fits HTS 1605.52.60.00 'other' prepared scallops.
Ready-to-Cook Breaded Scallops
Individually quick frozen scallops lightly breaded and pre-fried for oven use. Under 1605.52.60.00 as other prepared, not full Chapter 21 meal.