0307.42.00.20/Chilled Loligo Squid Tubes/Japan

Chilled Loligo Squid Tubes from Japan

Cleaned mantles/tubes from Loligo squid, chilled immediately after evisceration. Still classified under HTS 0307.42.0020 as fresh/chilled Loligo squid, not advanced processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Prove minimal processing (cleaning only) via photos/videos to stay in fresh category

• Test for histamine levels under FDA defect action levels for scombroid risk