About HS Code 030722
This category covers scallops and other Pectinidae molluscs that have been frozen, a common and effective method for extending shelf life and facilitating global distribution. These products are a staple in both retail and foodservice sectors worldwide, offering convenience and year-round availability. Major importers are often countries with high seafood consumption but limited domestic scallop fisheries, such as the USA, China, and various European nations. Exporters typically include countries with robust fishing industries or aquaculture operations, like Canada, Peru, Japan, and Argentina. Key considerations in this trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring quality upon thawing, and adhering to international food safety standards, including traceability and labeling requirements, with a distinction often made between individually quick frozen (IQF) and block frozen varieties.
Products Under This Code
IQF sea scallops, frozen bay scallops, frozen diver scallops, frozen queen scallops, frozen calico scallops, frozen Japanese scallops, frozen scallop meat
Real World Examples
Trident Seafoods Frozen Scallops, Clearwater Seafoods Frozen Scallops, Kirkland Signature Frozen Scallops, Pescanova Frozen Scallops
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 030721 (live/fresh/chilled scallops) or 030729 (dried/salted scallops) if the 'frozen' state isn't explicitly identified. The key differentiator is the preservation method.
Products Classified Under 0307.22
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, China, and France are significant importers, while Canada, Peru, and Japan are leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030722?
HS code 030722 covers: Molluscs; scallops and other molluscs of the family Pectinidae, whether in shell or not, frozen. This category covers scallops and other Pectinidae molluscs that have been frozen, a common and effective method for extending shelf life and facilitating global distribution. These products are a staple in both retail and foodservice sectors worldwide, offering convenience and year-round availability. Major importers are often countries with high seafood consumption but limited domestic scallop fisheries, such as the USA, China, and various European nations. Exporters typically include countries with robust fishing industries or aquaculture operations, like Canada, Peru, Japan, and Argentina. Key considerations in this trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring quality upon thawing, and adhering to international food safety standards, including traceability and labeling requirements, with a distinction often made between individually quick frozen (IQF) and block frozen varieties.
What products fall under HS code 030722?
IQF sea scallops, frozen bay scallops, frozen diver scallops, frozen queen scallops, frozen calico scallops, frozen Japanese scallops, frozen scallop meat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030722?
Often confused with 030721 (live/fresh/chilled scallops) or 030729 (dried/salted scallops) if the 'frozen' state isn't explicitly identified. The key differentiator is the preservation method.
How is HS code 030722 structured?
HS code 030722 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.