U.S. imports of Frozen Scallops (HS 030722) totaled $16.1M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Frozen Scallops paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen scallops of the family Pectinidae — covering both whole and shucked product — are subject to FDA oversight at entry, including potential detention under import alerts if the foreign processor has a history of violations involving decomposition, Salmonella, or other hazards. Japan leads US import supply, a reflection of its large sea scallop aquaculture sector, with Argentina and Canada also significant sources offering wild-caught Atlantic and Patagonian varieties. The single US tariff line (0307220000) provides no further subdivision, so commercial distinctions such as species (Placopecten, Patinopecten, Argopecten), size grade, and IQF versus block-frozen form are captured only in commercial documentation.
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140 import shipments a month
Because 0307220000 does not subdivide by species or grade, those distinctions must be captured in commercial invoices, packing lists, and FDA Prior Notice submissions. Species identification matters for country-of-origin traceability and for buyers' specifications, while size grade (e.g., U/10, 10/20) is a key pricing variable. FDA may also request species verification if labeling is ambiguous.
Importers must submit Prior Notice to FDA before arrival and ensure the foreign processor is not on an active import alert. FDA may sample and analyze the product for decomposition, Listeria, heavy metals, or other contaminants before releasing the shipment. If detained, the importer bears the cost of storage and any required reconditioning or re-export. Admissibility for seafood imports is complex — consult a licensed customs broker with FDA experience before importing.
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Subheading 3 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030722 · $16.1M of $89.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307220000 | Scallops, Frozen | $15.9M | 9.22% | 66.07% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307220000 | Scallops, Frozen | $8.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Canada together supply 77% of it. China pays 35.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
33.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.22% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $215.5M of Frozen Scallops and exported $86.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.