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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as Ommastrephes
Similar flying squid species have dedicated subheadings.
If breaded or battered before freezing
Prepared or preserved forms shift to Chapter 16.
If aquatic invertebrates other than specified molluscs
Fallback for unclassifiable marine species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Reference FAO species codes in supporting documentation
• Ensure histamine testing for scombroid toxin risks in squid
• Declare mantle/tube vs whole weight accurately for valuation
Related Products under HTS 0307.43.00.60
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 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.
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 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.