Frozen Loligo Pealei Squid Whole from China
Whole frozen Loligo pealei squid, also known as longfin inshore squid, caught off the U.S. East Coast and Northeast Atlantic. This product falls under HTS 0307.49.0124 as it is specifically classified as frozen Loligo pealei squid, a type of squid in the 'other' category excluding certain species. Typically imported in bulk for further processing into calamari or bait.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific naming (Loligo pealei) via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling; provide catch certificates for traceability
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if processed with shrimp derivatives; frozen state must be below -18°C