Fresh Illex Squid from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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Import Tips

• 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