Dried Cuttlefish Strips from China
Dried cuttlefish strips are dehydrated sheets or strips from cuttlefish (Sepia spp.), popular in Asian cuisines for snacks or soups. This product is classified in HTS 0307.49.01 as 'other' cuttle fish and squid in dried form, provided it's not smoked or cooked during 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 moisture content analysis to confirm 'dried' status and distinguish from fresh/chilled
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if from regions with pest risks, plus FDA registration for processors
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'salted' which could shift classification if brine is detected