Frozen Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
Frozen whole cuttlefish including ink sac, classified as 'other' under frozen squid and cuttlefish in HTS 0307.43.0060 since no specific cuttlefish suffix exists. Used in Mediterranean cuisines and for fishmeal production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If declared primarily as squid rather than cuttlefish
Customs may reclassify ambiguous entries to more specific squid suffixes.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Temperature state determines heading 0304 vs 0307 classification.
If smoked or cooked before freezing
Smoked molluscs fall under specific prepared mollusc provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish cuttlefish from squid on manifests using proper genus names
• Provide sanitary certificates confirming no contaminants or antibiotics
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'calamari' which may trigger reclassification
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Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas)
Frozen whole giant squid, caught in the Pacific Ocean, classified under HTS 0307.43.0060 as 'other' frozen squid not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. This product is typically imported in bulk for further processing into fillets or rings.
Frozen Todarodes Pacificus Squid
Frozen Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus), typically tube and tentacles, falling under 'other' frozen squid in HTS 0307.43.0060. Commonly sourced from North Pacific fisheries for sushi and bait markets.
Frozen Shortfin Squid (Illex argentinus)
Frozen Patagonian shortfin squid tubes from South Atlantic fisheries, technically under 'other' frozen squid HTS 0307.43.0060 despite species-specific reporting options. Popular for bait and human consumption.
Frozen Mixed Squid Species
Frozen blocks containing multiple squid species not separated by type, classified under HTS 0307.43.0060 'other' frozen squid and cuttlefish. Common in bulk imports from Southeast Asian processing plants.
Frozen Purpleback Squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis)
Frozen neon squid or purpleback flying squid from tropical waters, falling into HTS 0307.43.0060 as unspecified 'other' frozen squid. Primarily used in Asian seafood markets.
Frozen Whole European Squid (Loligo vulgaris)
Frozen clean whole European common squid, classified under HTS 0307.43.0060 'other' frozen squid category. Sourced from Northeast Atlantic fisheries for premium markets.