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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.43.00Same rate: 35%

If identified as Illex illecebrosus

Illex squid species falls under the prior subheading, distinguished by taxonomy from Loligo pealei.

0307.49.01Same rate: 35%

If not specifically Loligo genus

Other frozen squid varieties without genus specification use the residual 'other squid' category.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into fillets or steaks

Further processed frozen squid forms shift to heading 0304 for molluscs with specific cuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific naming (Loligo pealei) with supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as Illex squid

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; frozen molluscs require cold chain documentation

Note statistical reporting requirements; aggregate imports may trigger section 609 shrimp-related provisions indirectly