Salted Loligo Squid in Brine

Loligo squid preserved in brine with salt, not dried or smoked. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0307.49.0129 for salted/in-brine Loligo squid in the molluscs chapter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.49.01Same rate: 35%

If other frozen squid, not Loligo

Non-Loligo salted squid uses broader 'other squid' subheading.

1605.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If cooked in airtight containers

Prepared/cooked in containers shifts to Chapter 16 molluscs.

0305.79.00.00Same rate: 35%

If smoked

Smoked molluscs, even in brine, have dedicated heading 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare salt content percentage to distinguish from plain frozen

Comply with FDA low-acid canned food rules if packed accordingly

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.