Fresh Loligo Opalescens Squid
Fresh, whole Loligo opalescens squid, also known as market squid, is harvested from Pacific waters and chilled for immediate use. It is not smoked or processed into pellets, so it falls under the 'other' category for fresh squid.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the squid is kept at proper temperatures to maintain freshness during transit
• Provide documentation of the catch date and location for traceability
• Check if a CFIA import permit is required for fresh molluscs
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Chilled Loligo Opalescens for Bait
Chilled Loligo opalescens squid packed in ice for use as fishing bait, typically whole and ungutted. It is not smoked or processed into pellets, so it falls under the 'other' category for chilled squid.
Chilled Loligo Pealei Squid Tubes
Cleaned and chilled squid tubes from Loligo pealei, peeled and gutted for foodservice use. They are not smoked or processed into pellets, so they fall under the 'other' category for chilled squid.
Dried Cuttlefish Strips
Dried cuttlefish strips are dehydrated sheets or strips from cuttlefish (Sepia spp.), a popular snack or soup ingredient in Asian cuisines. They are dried but not smoked, and are not agglomerated into pellets, fitting the 'other' category for cuttle fish and squid.
Dried Loligo Opalescens Squid Strips
Dried Loligo opalescens squid strips are lightly salted and dried for snacks or bait, not agglomerated into pellets. They are not smoked, so they fall under the 'other' category for dried squid.
Dried Todarodes Pacificus Strips
Dried Todarodes pacificus strips are sun-dried or machine-dehydrated strips from the Japanese common squid, used in snacks and soups. They are not smoked or agglomerated into pellets, so they fall under the 'other' category for squid.
Fresh Loligo Pealei Squid Mantles
Fresh, never-frozen mantles (bodies) from Loligo pealei squid, hand-cleaned and packed on ice. They are not smoked or processed into pellets, so they fall under the 'other' category for fresh squid.