Frozen Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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