Frozen Dressed Loligo Squid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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