Fresh Loligo Squid Hood from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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