Dried Loligo Squid Strips
Thin strips of dried Loligo squid, a snack product not in pellets. Under HTS 0307.49.0129 as 'other' dried Loligo squid, distinct from smoked or pellet forms per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cuttle fish instead of squid
Dried cuttle fish has its own heading 0307.42, separate from squid.
If flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes explicitly move human-consumable flours/pellets to 0309.
If flavored or seasoned heavily
Significant processing or additives may classify as food preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm moisture content below 20% to classify as dried, not salted
• Provide lab analysis if additives present to avoid prepared food classification
Related Products under HTS 0307.49.01.29
Frozen Loligo Squid Tubes
Frozen tubes from Loligo squid (Loligo pealeii or similar species), cleaned and processed for food use, excluding rings and tentacles. Classified under HTS 0307.49.0129 as 'other' frozen Loligo squid, part of the specific subheading for this genus not covered by prior statistical suffixes. This falls within Chapter 3 for aquatic invertebrates like squid.
Frozen Loligo Squid Whole Cleaned
Whole frozen Loligo squid, eviscerated and cleaned but intact, intended for further processing or retail. This 'other' Loligo squid product is classified under HTS 0307.49.0129 as it doesn't fit prior specific forms like tubes or rings. Chapter 3 covers such frozen molluscs excluding flours or pellets.
Chilled Loligo Squid Mantles
Fresh chilled mantles (bodies) from Loligo squid, packed on ice for short-term distribution. Falls under HTS 0307.49.0129 as 'other' Loligo squid in chilled form, within the molluscs chapter for non-smoked, non-pelletized products.
Fresh Loligo Squid Hood
Fresh Loligo squid hoods (mantle sections), live or recently harvested for sushi markets. HTS 0307.49.0129 covers 'other' fresh Loligo squid under molluscs, excluding smoked or pelletized forms.
Frozen Loligo Gigas Squid Pieces
Mixed pieces from Loligo gigas (Argentine shortfin squid), frozen for industrial use. HTS 0307.49.0129 as 'other' Loligo species frozen squid.
Chilled Loligo Forbesi Squid
Chilled whole Loligo forbesi squid from European waters, for high-end markets. 'Other' under HTS 0307.49.0129 for chilled Loligo.