Fresh Loligo Pealei Squid Mantles from China
Fresh, never-frozen mantles (bodies) from Loligo pealei squid, hand-cleaned and packed on ice. Falls under HTS 0307.49.0124 as fresh Loligo pealei squid in the 'other' subcategory. Used by high-end restaurants for raw preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide ATPD temperature logs proving 'fresh' status (never below 0°C) to avoid frozen reclassification
• Include fishery improvement project (FIP) certifications for sustainability claims at entry
• Test for heavy metals and pathogens per FDA guidelines specific to squid species