Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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