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U.S. imports of frozen scallops (HS 030722) totaled $17.9M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJapan leads US imports of frozen scallops, supplying both adductor muscle and roe-on product from its large Hokkaido aquaculture industry — a supply chain that has faced disruption risk from ocean temperature variability and, more recently, trade policy uncertainty. Argentina and Canada are significant secondary suppliers, with Argentine product largely consisting of wild-caught Patagonian scallops (Zygochlamys patagonica) processed at sea or onshore. All frozen scallop imports enter under a single tariff line (0307220000) and are subject to FDA seafood HACCP regulations. Buyers should note that frozen scallops are sometimes treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) to retain moisture, a practice that must be disclosed on commercial documentation and labeling as it affects net drained weight and pricing.
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STP-treated scallops remain classified under 0307220000, but the treatment must be disclosed on commercial invoices and product labeling. FDA considers undisclosed STP treatment an economic adulteration issue, and shipments found to be wet-packed without disclosure may be subject to detention or refusal. Buyers should specify 'dry' or 'untreated' scallops in purchase contracts if STP is not acceptable.
Argentine frozen scallops are predominantly wild-caught Zygochlamys patagonica, a smaller species with a distinct flavor profile, often processed at sea and sold as IQF adductor muscle. Japanese product is primarily farmed Patinopecten yessoensis (hotate), available in larger sizes and often with roe attached, commanding a premium in sushi and high-end foodservice channels. Species and size specifications should be clearly stated in purchase contracts to avoid substitution disputes.
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