Frozen Todarodes Pacific Squid from Japan
Frozen Japanese flying squid (Todarodes pacificus) is a key export from Asia, prized for its firm texture. Under HTS 0307.49.0160 as 'other' frozen squid, excluding primary illex/loligo breaks. Commonly imported in block-frozen tubes or rings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide block weight and glazing percentage on invoices to calculate duty on net weight
• Comply with NOAA fisheries import permits if sourced from overfished stocks
• Avoid misclassification by specifying exact species to differentiate from loligo