Chilled Argentine Shortfin Squid from Germany
Chilled Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus outside specific Illex classification), packed on ice for market delivery. Falls under HTS 0307.42.00.40 for other live, fresh, or chilled squid species not separately specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'fresh/chilled' and species; pitfall is customs rejecting without proof of temperature chain below 4°C
• Adhere to USDA/APHIS import alerts for molluscs and ensure no antibiotics detected via testing
• Label with country of origin and harvest date to facilitate FDA prior notice filing