Frozen Humboldt Squid from China

Frozen Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas), a large species popular in Asian markets, supplied in cleaned tubes or whole. Classified under HTS 0307.43.00.50 as 'other' frozen squid, excluding named varieties like illex. Ideal for manufacturing squid rings or stir-fry applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain squid species, though most are unregulated; include fishery certificates for sustainability claims

Label packages with exact species and processing date to meet US Customs frozen seafood entry requirements

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'cuttlefish' which shifts to 0307.42, potentially altering duties