Fresh Neon Flying Squid from Japan
Fresh Ommastrephes bartramii (neon flying squid) iced immediately post-catch. Under HTS 0307.42.00 as fresh squid mollusc, not pelletized per chapter definition.
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
• Catch certificates for IUU prevention (EU regs apply)
• Avoid core removal pre-import to stay fresh, not processed
• Temperature recorders mandatory for chain of custody