IQF Frozen Loligo opalescens Squid Rings from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) rings cut from Loligo opalescens squid mantles, ideal for retail appetizers or calamari. This fits HTS 0307.43.00.22 as frozen squid of the named species, processed only by cutting and freezing without cooking. The IQF method prevents clumping for easy portioning.
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
• Specify IQF processing in invoices to justify frozen classification and avoid fresh mislabeling
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as squid is prone to scombroid issues
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding glaze, to prevent valuation disputes