Live Loligo Opalescens Squid from Japan
Live Loligo opalescens squid shipped in aerated seawater tanks for research or live bait markets. HTS 0307.49.0122 covers live molluscs of this species per hierarchy. Rare import due to short shelf life but used in aquaculture.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain AQIM/USDA permits for live aquatic imports; include water quality and mortality reports
• Transport manifests must detail oxygenation systems to prove 'live' status at entry