0307.43.00.50/Frozen Humboldt Squid/Japan

Frozen Humboldt Squid from Japan

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 — 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%

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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