Chilled Neon Flying Squid from Japan
Chilled neon flying squid (Ommastrephes bartramii), kept on ice for freshness, imported live or whole for sushi markets. Falls under HTS 0307.49.0150 as 'other' chilled squid outside primary species. This preserves premium quality for high-end consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation from vessel to entry; provide lot-specific temperature logs for chilled claims; watch for reclassification if chilling exceeds 48 hours leading to partial freezing