Frozen Dressed Loligo Squid from Germany
Frozen Loligo squid that has been dressed (viscera removed, beaked cleaned) but remains whole otherwise. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0307.43.00.29 for frozen Loligo squid excluding specialized forms like blocks or fillets. Common in wholesale seafood markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document dressing process to prove not filleted, as CBP rulings distinguish based on extent of preparation
• Register under FDA's FSMA for foreign supplier verification if processing occurs abroad
• Monitor for illegal fishing origins; IUU catches face detention under NOAA enforcement