Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Rings from China
Pre-cut frozen rings from Loligo pealei squid mantles, lightly cleaned and IQF for retail. This fits HTS 0307.49.0124 as frozen Loligo pealei squid, treated as 'other' squid not otherwise specified like arms/tentacles. Ideal for breaded calamari 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
• Declare exact cut form (rings) but confirm species docs; mislabeling leads to penalties
• Comply with USDA/NOAA import permits if from regulated fisheries; test for histamine levels
• Avoid over-processing that could reclassify as 'prepared' under 1605 if battered or cooked