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Fresh Jumbo Flying Squid

Dosidicus gigas jumbo flying squid, flash-chilled at sea for export to Japanese markets. HTS 0307.42.00.60 for other live/fresh/chilled squid, adhering to chapter notes excluding pellets or human-fit flours.

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.

0307.49.01Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen loose, not in blocks

Loose frozen squid goes to 0307.49, differentiated by packaging from block-frozen 0307.43.

0309.90.10Same rate: 37.5%

If made into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note defines and excludes 'pellets' fit for humans from 0307, to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ATP-certified reefer containers for temp control; declare exact scientific name to avoid disputes; watch for mislabeling as cuttlefish which shares the heading