Live Jumbo Flying Squid
Live Dosidicus gigas (jumbo flying squid) maintained in shipboard tanks for research or live markets. Precisely matches HTS 0307.42.00 for live squid molluscs, excluding pellets or flours per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen but not Illex or Todarodes specific
Other frozen squid types under 0307.49, but live always 0307.42.
If dried and unfit for human consumption (edible offal)
Dried unfit products may shift to Chapter 4, but fresh excluded.
If ground into meal or pellets fit for human food
Chapter note directs human-consumable flours/pellets/meals to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide vivarium transport specs and mortality logs for live certification
• Comply with Aquatic Nuisance Species rules; declare origin to avoid invasives bans
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Fresh Todarodes Pacific Squid
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Chilled Argentine Shortfin Squid
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Fresh European Squid
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Live Bigfin Reef Squid
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Fresh Neon Flying Squid
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