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Live Todarodes Pacific Squid

Todarodes pacificus squid caught live from Pacific fisheries, transported in oxygenated seawater for premium markets. HTS 0307.42.00.60 covers 'other' live cuttle fish and squid, distinct from frozen or processed categories per chapter hierarchy.

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 dies and chilled during transport

Shift from live to chilled changes subheading within fresh category, but freezing would go to 0307.43.

0304.82Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fillets or flesh separated from arms/skin

Prepared or preserved forms like fillets move to Chapter 03 heading 0304 for processed seafood.

0309.90.50Same rate: 37.5%

If dried, salted, or in brine

Preserved molluscs (dried/salted/brine) classified under 0309 per chapter exclusions from 0307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Require veterinary health certificates confirming live arrival; use insulated live tanks with oxygen logs; common pitfall is death during transit leading to reclassification as dead/chilled