Frozen Mixed Squid Species from Japan
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.
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
• List predominant species percentages on invoices for customs valuation
• Obtain composite lab analysis if contamination testing is required
• Beware of duty rate differences if mixtures exceed purity thresholds