Live Loligo Pealei Squid for Bait
Live Loligo pealei squid shipped in aerated seawater tanks is intended for use as fishing bait. It is classified under tariff item 0307.49.00 as 'other' cuttle fish and squid, covering live forms of 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the squid is dead and unfit for human consumption
Animal products unfit for human consumption are classified under Chapter 5.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for live aquatic animals
• Ensure the transport water is properly managed to prevent spills and contamination
• Declare the product as 'live squid for bait' to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.49.00
Brined Loligo Squid Chunks
Chunks of Loligo squid preserved in brine are intended for further processing or direct consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0307.49.00 as 'other' cuttle fish and squid, covering squid in brine.
Brined Miscellaneous Squid
Squid in brine from other species, bulk preserved as a processing intermediate. This product falls under tariff item 0307.49.00 as 'other' squid in brine, not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
Chilled Glass Squid
Chilled glass squid (cranchiidae family), a transparent species for gourmet raw preparation. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.49.00 as 'other' chilled squid, not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
Chilled Loligo Forbesi Squid
Chilled whole Loligo forbesi squid from European waters is intended for high-end markets. It is classified under tariff item 0307.49.00 as 'other' cuttle fish and squid, covering chilled forms of squid.
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.