Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Tubes
Cleaned and frozen tubes from Loligo pealei squid, mantle separated from head and tentacles, ideal for calamari preparation. Classified under HTS 0307.43.0024 due to species-specific reporting for frozen Loligo pealei in tube form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked, breaded, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved squid moves to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen products.
If processed into rings or strips
Cut forms like rings may require separate statistical breakout within the Loligo pealei subheading.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled Loligo pealei shifts to heading 0303 for unfrozen molluscs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide tube-specific cleaning process details in commercial invoices to distinguish from whole squid
• Test for histamine levels as required for frozen seafood; include lab results in entry docs
• Avoid common pitfall of tube weight declaration—net drained weight must match HTS statistical notes
Related Products under HTS 0307.43.00.24
Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Whole
Whole frozen Loligo pealei squid, caught off the Northeast U.S. coast, preserved by rapid freezing to maintain freshness. This species-specific product falls under HTS 0307.43.0024 as frozen squid of the Loligo pealei variety, excluding Illex species.
IQF Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Rings
Individually quick frozen (IQF) rings from Loligo pealei squid mantles, pre-cut for convenient frying or grilling. This frozen product is specifically reported under HTS 0307.43.0024 for Loligo pealei squid.
Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Tentacles
Frozen tentacles separated from Loligo pealei squid bodies, popular in Asian stir-fries and seafood boils. Falls under HTS 0307.43.0024 as frozen parts of the specific Loligo pealei species.
Block Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid for Processing
Block-frozen whole Loligo pealei squid destined for further industrial processing into value-added products. Classified precisely under HTS 0307.43.0024 for statistical tracking of this key U.S. species.