Frozen Giant Squid (Dosidicus gigas) from China
Frozen giant squid, scientifically known as Dosidicus gigas, is a large species of squid commonly harvested in the Pacific Ocean. It falls under HTS 0307.49.0160 as 'other' cuttle fish and squid that are frozen but not otherwise specified, excluding illex and loligo varieties. This classification applies to whole or processed frozen squid suitable for food use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific documentation to confirm classification outside illex/loligo categories
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin to avoid antidumping duties on certain squid
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp contamination is possible in processing facilities