Fresh Atlantic Longfin Squid (Loligo pealeii) from Japan
Freshly caught Atlantic longfin inshore squid (Loligo pealeii), a key commercial Loligo species, packed on ice. Fits HTS 0307.42.0020 as fresh Loligo squid per chapter hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use species-specific DNA certs if disputed; Loligo pealeii is prime example
• Comply with NMFS quotas if US-sourced; declare EEZ origin
• Avoid bulk ice melt causing brine, potentially shifting to 0307.43