Frozen Humboldt Squid Tubes from Germany
Frozen tubes from Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas), peeled and cleaned mantles ready for further processing into calamari or bait. Classified under HTS 0307.49.0150 as 'other' frozen squid, excluding block-frozen or retail-packed varieties. This covers semi-processed squid imports for foodservice or manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin and FDA prior notice for seafood safety; label with exact species and processing details to prevent reclassification; monitor for histamine testing requirements in frozen molluscs