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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen Loligo opalescens
Specific frozen market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens, synonym Loligo) uses dedicated suffix.
If live and for breeding/ornamental use
Live molluscs for propagation fall under Chapter 3 live heading.
If frozen and vegetables misclassified, but unlikely
Rare error, but processed frozen legs might mimic vegetable products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require health certificates confirming live/fresh status and no antibiotics
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature logs for air/sea freight
• Avoid declaring as 'blocks' which implies frozen processing
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.
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.
Dried Loligo Patagonica Strips
Dried strips from Loligo patagonica squid, popular in Asian snacks. HTS 0307.49.0129 for other dried Loligo.