Chilled Argentine Shortfin Squid from Mexico
Chilled Illex argentinus (Argentine shortfin squid) packed in ice slurry for air shipment to processing plants. HTS 0307.42.00 covers chilled squid as unprocessed molluscs, distinct from smoked or cooked products in other headings.
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
• Include pre-shipment inspection reports for freshness to support chilled declaration
• Separate from shrimp shipments to avoid section 609 sea turtle excluder device checks
• Use NAFO/FAO species codes in docs; pitfall is generic 'squid' labeling causing holds