Dried Todarodes Pacificus Strips

Dried strips from Todarodes pacificus, the Japanese common squid, sun-dried or machine-dehydrated for export. Falls under HTS 0307.49.01 as 'other' dried squid, excluding smoked varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If industrially dried like vegetables

Material state may shift to Chapter 7 if not primarily seafood-valued.

1605.55.60Same rate: 35%

If seasoned or flavored

Any preparation beyond drying moves to preserved foods in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide drying process details to differentiate from fresh or brined products

โ€ข Check for mycotoxin testing requirements in dried seafood from humid climates

โ€ข Use NAICS codes accurately for statistical reporting on mollusc imports

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Dried Cuttlefish Strips

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Frozen Todarodes Squid

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