Frozen Shortfin Squid (Ommastrephes bartramii) from China
Frozen neon flying squid or shortfin squid (Ommastrephes bartramii) is a commercially important species caught in open ocean waters. Classified under HTS 0307.49.0160 as 'other' frozen squid, distinct from illex and loligo due to species differences. Typically imported whole or in tubes for further processing.
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
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying scientific name and processing state (whole, tubes, etc.) for accurate HTS verification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system for all frozen seafood shipments to prevent holds
• Monitor USDA APHIS requirements if packed in materials that could harbor pests