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Fresh Illex Squid

Illex squid (Illex argentinus) harvested from the South Atlantic, sold live, fresh or chilled for sushi preparation. Classified under HTS 0307.42.00.60 as 'other' live, fresh or chilled cuttle fish and squid, excluding blocks over 4.5 kg. Meets chapter definition for molluscs not in frozen or processed forms.

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.

0307.43.00Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen in blocks ≤4.5 kg

Frozen squid falls under 0307.43, as chapter headings separate fresh/chilled from frozen forms.

0307.49.01Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen not in blocks

Non-block frozen squid moves to 0307.49, distinguishing packaging and state of frozen product.

0309.90.10Same rate: 37.5%

If processed into flour or meal fit for human consumption

Chapter note excludes flours/meals fit for human consumption from 0307, directing to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Maintain strict cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove 'fresh/chilled' status; obtain health certificates from FDA-approved suppliers; watch for reclassification to 0307.43 if found frozen