Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas)
Frozen whole or dressed giant squid, commonly used in seafood markets for calamari or sushi. Classified under HTS 0307.43.00 as frozen squid, fitting the chapter's scope for molluscs preserved by freezing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled
Fresh or chilled squid falls under 0307.41 before freezing preservation.
If cooked and further prepared
Cooked squid products like rings or tentacles are classified as prepared or preserved in 1605.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name on documentation to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for duty preferences
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect country-of-origin marking on frozen blocks
Related Products under HTS 0307.43.00
Frozen Todarodes Pacific Squid
Frozen Todarodes pacificus squid, cleaned and IQF for retail. Falls under 0307.43.00 as frozen squid in the molluscs chapter hierarchy.
Frozen Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
Frozen whole cuttlefish, a cephalopod mollusc used in Mediterranean cuisine. HTS 0307.43.00 explicitly includes frozen cuttle fish and squid.
Frozen Squid Rings
Pre-cut frozen squid rings from various species, ready for frying. Still classified as frozen squid under 0307.43.00, not as prepared food.
IQF Frozen Baby Squid
Individually quick frozen (IQF) small squid, whole for appetizers. HTS 0307.43.00 for frozen squid regardless of size.
Frozen Squid Tubes
Frozen mantles/tubes from squid, peeled and cleaned. Remains under 0307.43.00 as frozen squid parts.
Frozen Argentine Shortfin Squid
Frozen Illex argentinus, key species for global trade. HTS 0307.43.00 per frozen squid heading.