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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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