Fresh Loligo Squid (Doryteuthis pealeii)
Fresh Loligo squid, scientifically known as Doryteuthis pealeii, harvested from the Atlantic Ocean and delivered chilled but not frozen. This product falls under HTS 0307.42.0020 as it is live, fresh, or chilled Loligo squid, a specific genus of squid classified in this subheading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen Loligo squid shifts to heading 0307.61, as temperature state determines classification in Chapter 3.
If not specifically Loligo genus, e.g., Illex
Other squid species fall under 0307.49; Loligo is distinctly specified in 0307.42.0020.
If cooked or processed beyond fresh/chilled
Prepared or preserved squid moves to Chapter 16 for value-added seafood products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification as Loligo via scientific documentation to match HTS 0307.42.0020; misclassification risks penalties
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; provide health certificates free of contaminants
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations to avoid holds at entry
Related Products under HTS 0307.42.00.20
Chilled Whole Loligo Squid
Whole Loligo squid maintained at chilled temperatures post-harvest, with ink sacs intact and shells removed if present. Classified under HTS 0307.42.0020 for fresh or chilled Loligo squid, excluding frozen or processed forms.
Fresh Atlantic Longfin Squid (Loligo pealeii)
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.
Live Loligo Squid for Aquaria
Live Loligo squid shipped in oxygenated seawater for research or display aquariums. HTS 0307.42.0020 covers live Loligo squid explicitly in the hierarchy for molluscs.
Chilled Loligo Squid Tubes
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.