Fresh European Squid
Fresh European common squid (Loligo vulgaris), Mediterranean catch chilled for restaurant supply. Under HTS 0307.42.00.40 as other fresh/chilled squid.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically cuttle fish, fresh
Cuttlefish (Sepia) has distinct headings; misidentification shifts classification.
If processed into pellets fit for human food
Pellets fit for humans (per chapter note) go to Chapter 19 as prepared foods, not raw molluscs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify histamine levels under 50 ppm for chilled seafood safety
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets if applicable
• Specify 'not eviscerated' if whole to match heading
Related Products under HTS 0307.42.00.40
Fresh Loligo Squid
Fresh Loligo squid (Doryteuthis spp.), caught in the wild and delivered chilled but not frozen, classified under HTS 0307.42.00.40 as live, fresh, or chilled squid other than Illex spp. This heading covers non-specific squid species in their natural state without processing beyond chilling.
Chilled Argentine Shortfin Squid
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.
Fresh Jumbo Flying Squid
Fresh jumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas), harvested from Pacific waters and maintained chilled for sushi markets. Classified in HTS 0307.42.00.40 as other fresh or chilled squid.
Chilled Patagonian Squid
Chilled whole Patagonian squid from Falkland Islands waters, other than Illex, kept fresh for export. HTS 0307.42.00.40 applies to these unspecified chilled squid.
Chilled Peruvian Giant Squid
Chilled giant squid (Architeuthis or Dosidicus) from Peruvian fisheries, other category for fresh/chilled. HTS 0307.42.00.40 for non-Illex squid.
Fresh Oceanic Squid
Fresh oceanic squid species (Ommastrephes spp.), chilled for high-end markets. Classified as other under 0307.42.00.40.