Chilled Argentine Shortfin Squid

Freshly caught Ommastrephes bartramii chilled on ice immediately post-harvest for high-end sashimi. Falls under 0307.42.00.60 as 'other' fresh/chilled squid, not exceeding block weight limits or processed states noted in chapter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.43.00.60Same rate: 35%

If frozen in retail blocks

Frozen state moves product to 0307.43 subheading, separate from fresh/chilled per hierarchy.

1605.61.00Same rate: 35%

If cooked, smoked, or prepared

Smoked or cooked molluscs shift to Chapter 16 for prepared/preserved seafood products.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If whole in shell for certain species

Some live/fresh molluscs in shell may classify under 0305 if not specifically squid/cuttlefish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide continuous temperature records to CBP proving chilled status; label species accurately per FDA Seafood HACCP; pitfall: ice melt causing perception of 'brine' reclassification