Frozen Cleaned Loligo Squid Hood from Japan
Frozen squid hoods (mantle sections) from Loligo species, fully cleaned with cartilage intact. 'Other' category under HTS 0307.43.00.29 for non-block, non-filleted frozen Loligo. Suited for slicing into steaks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Define 'hood' precisely in invoice (mantle only, no tentacles) to avoid fillet disputes
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest method
• Budget for potential CBP lab tests on glaciating water content