Block Frozen Loligo opalescens Squid for Processing from China
Block-frozen whole Loligo opalescens squid packed in large blocks for industrial further processing into value-added products. Classified precisely under HTS 0307.43.00.22 for this West Coast squid species in frozen form. Primarily used by food manufacturers rather than retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying block weight and glazing percentage for accurate duty calculation
• Confirm species via DNA testing if requested by customs for statistical reporting
• Avoid pitfalls of improper packaging leading to thaw damage and rejection