0307.43.00/Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas)/Japan

Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas) from Japan

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 — 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%

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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