Pacific Loligo Squid Frozen from Japan
Frozen Loligo opalescens (market squid) from California/Mexico Pacific waters, supplied whole cleaned. HTS 0307.43.00.29 as other frozen Loligo squid. Key for US bait and foodservice industries.
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
• Link to US West Coast quotas if Baja-sourced for quota compliance
• Declare night-caught status; jumbo squid confusion common with Loligo
• Use vented master cartons to prevent thaw during container delays