Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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