Frozen Argentine Shortfin Squid from China
Frozen whole or dressed Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus), a key species from South Atlantic fisheries, imported in bulk for processing. HTS 0307.49.0150 captures this as 'other' frozen squid not fitting primary illex or loligo subheadings. Ideal for industrial calamari production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with NOAA import reporting for squid species traceability; ensure blast-freezing records to confirm 'frozen' status; avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on cleaned weight