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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+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredFW1US Fish & WildlifeMay be required
  • FD4

    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • FW1

    US Fish & Wildlife · May be required

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Data may be required, which can only be disclaimed using codes c, d or e

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FWS Form 3-177 declaration for wildlife imports, filed via eDecs or on paper source
    • FWS import/export license (Form 3-200-3a) for commercial wildlife imports, valid up to one year source
    • CITES export permit from the exporting country, plus a US import permit for Appendix I species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

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

0307.43.00.60Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen in retail blocks

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

1605.61.00Same rate: 37.5%

If cooked, smoked, or prepared

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

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 37.5%

If whole in shell for certain species

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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