Chilled Loligo Squid Tubes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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