U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled scallops (HS 030721) totaled $2.7M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Scallops paid $25K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 0.92% of the $2.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Live, Fresh, or Chilled Scallops imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCanada is the primary supplier of live, fresh, and chilled scallops to the US, driven by proximity and the high-value half-shell and roe-on product demanded by fine-dining buyers on the East Coast. Japan is a notable secondary source, particularly for live hotate (Patinopecten yessoensis) scallops prized in sushi and sashimi applications. All live and fresh scallop shipments are subject to FDA seafood HACCP requirements, and live product may require documentation consistent with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program depending on how the species is classified by the receiving state. The single US tariff line (0307210000) covers all live, fresh, and chilled scallops regardless of species or production method, so species and condition must be clearly stated in commercial documentation to support accurate entry.
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58 shipments/mo
NSSP coverage of scallops depends on whether the product is sold with the viscera (gut) intact, which triggers shellfish sanitation program requirements, or as adductor muscle only, which is generally regulated as a fish product under standard FDA HACCP rules. Importers should clarify the product form with their supplier and confirm applicable requirements with FDA before the first shipment.
Brokers typically require a commercial invoice specifying species, condition (live or fresh), and net weight; a packing list; a Canadian export health certificate or equivalent; and temperature logs or ice-pack declarations confirming the product remained at or below 40°F during transit. Canada's proximity allows truck shipments with same-day or next-day delivery, but documentation gaps can still trigger FDA examination.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 8 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030721 · $2.7M of $89.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$599KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $46.9M of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Scallops.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307210000 | Scallops, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $2.7M | 0.92% | 7.38% | $25K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307210000 | Scallops, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $599K |
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
Canada and Japan together supply 100% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
92.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.92% of total import value.