Fresh Illex Squid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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