Frozen Giant Squid Fillets from China
Frozen skinless fillets from giant squid (Dosidicus gigas), stripped of mantle and tentacles, ready for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0307.43.00.10 as frozen squid fillets, distinct from whole or headed squid in other subheadings. These are processed molluscs fit for human consumption but not as flours, meals, or pellets per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certifications for no illegal fishing; frozen seafood requires cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at customs
• Include species identification (e.g
• Dosidicus gigas) on invoices to match HTS description and avoid reclassification