Salted Other Squid

Dry-salted squid from miscellaneous species, preserved in bulk barrels for long shelf life. Under HTS 0307.49.0150 as 'other' salted squid per hierarchy. Used in fermentation or drying processes.

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.

0307.59.01.00Same rate: 35%

If in brine solution

Brine-preserved (wet) differs from dry-salted, using specific 0307.59 subheading.

0305.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If prov oysters in shells

No—squid never shells; but smoked oysters analogy for processed forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure salt content for 'salted' verification (>15% typical); ensure brine drainage records; common error: declaring as 'dried' without salt proof

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