HS Code 160552
Prepared and Preserved Scallops
HS code 160552 covers prepared or preserved scallops and queen scallops, including cooked, canned, or smoked varieties intended for immediate consumption.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160552 — Prepared and Preserved Scallops
This code covers scallops, including queen scallops, that have been prepared or preserved by methods like cooking, smoking, or canning. It is distinct from fresh or frozen scallops found in the seafood section.
What's included
- Cooked scallops in sauce
- Canned queen scallops
- Dried and seasoned scallops
- Smoked scallops
What's excluded
- Frozen raw scallops → use
030722(Raw frozen scallops are Chapter 3 commodities.)
Common examples
- Canned scallops in brine
- Prepared scallop gratin (seafood content over 20%)
- Smoked king scallops
- Dehydrated seasoned scallop snacks
Frequently asked questions
Are scallops in a seafood mix covered here?
If scallops are the primary ingredient (over 20% by weight of the mix) and it is prepared, this code may apply, though 1605.59 is also used for mixtures.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: China, Peru, Japan
- Top importers: USA, France, Hong Kong
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Key takeaway
Specific to scallops processed beyond raw; requires food health documentation.
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