Frozen Loligo Squid Whole Cleaned from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying cleaning process and net weight to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Obtain Certificate of Origin and ensure product meets FDA shellfish safety standards
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'fillets' which would shift to different statistical breaks