HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1605.52 – Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved
HS code 1605.52 is the 6-digit subheading for mollusc preparations, scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved. It is used for frozen sea scallops, canned bay scallops, dried scallops, marinated scallops and breaded scallops.
What HS 1605.52 covers
This category encompasses scallops, including queen scallops, that have undergone preparation or preservation methods such as freezing, canning, drying, or marinating. These products are highly valued in global cuisine, particularly in fine dining and gourmet retail, due to their delicate flavor and texture. International trade is robust, with demand coming from countries seeking premium seafood ingredients for restaurants and home cooking. Exporters often possess advanced processing capabilities and sustainable fishing or aquaculture practices. The trade involves careful handling to maintain texture and flavor, and compliance with strict food safety and labeling regulations is crucial. The convenience of pre-processed scallops makes them attractive to a wide range of consumers and chefs worldwide.
- Covers
- Frozen sea scallops
- Canned bay scallops
- Dried scallops
- Marinated scallops
- Breaded scallops
- Scallop ceviche kits
- Smoked scallops
- Examples
- SeaPak Scallops
- Trident Seafoods Scallops
- Hokkaido Scallops (processed)
- various European brands for frozen queen scallops
Codes often confused with 1605.52
Common mistake. Often confused with fresh or chilled scallops (030721) if the preservation method is not explicit, or with other bivalve mollusc preparations (e.g., 160553 for mussels) if misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 160552, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 160552 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $119M 51% of world exports
- 2 Japan $78M 34% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $16M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $232M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$46M 31% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Japan $45M 30% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $9.9M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1605.52
Brazil does not split HS 1605.52: its NCM code is 1605.52.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 16.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1605.52
What is HS code 160552?
HS code 160552 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved. This category encompasses scallops, including queen scallops, that have undergone preparation or preservation methods such as freezing, canning, drying, or marinating. These products are highly valued in global cuisine, particularly in fine dining and gourmet retail, due to their delicate flavor and texture. International trade is robust, with demand coming from countries seeking premium seafood ingredients for restaurants and home cooking. Exporters often possess advanced processing capabilities and sustainable fishing or aquaculture practices. The trade involves careful handling to maintain texture and flavor, and compliance with strict food safety and labeling regulations is crucial. The convenience of pre-processed scallops makes them attractive to a wide range of consumers and chefs worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 160552?
Frozen sea scallops, canned bay scallops, dried scallops, marinated scallops, breaded scallops, scallop ceviche kits, smoked scallops
What are common misclassifications for HS code 160552?
Often confused with fresh or chilled scallops (030721) if the preservation method is not explicit, or with other bivalve mollusc preparations (e.g., 160553 for mussels) if misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 160552?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 160552 in UN Comtrade data were China ($119M, 51% of world exports), Japan ($78M) and the Netherlands ($16M). World exports came to about $232M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 160552?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 160552 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $46M, 31% of world imports), Japan ($45M) and South Korea ($9.9M). World imports came to about $149M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 160552 structured?
HS code 160552 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (16) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 160552?
In Brazil, HS code 160552 is NCM 1605.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.