Frozen Todarodes Pacific Squid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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