Fresh Chilled Patagonian Squid from Canada
Fresh chilled Patagonian squid is a deep-sea species caught off South American coasts, typically shipped iced for freshness. Classified under HTS 0307.49.01 as 'other' squid, it covers live, fresh, or chilled forms excluding specific illex/loligo types. Not suitable for airtight packaging under this code.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 temperature logs and harvest certificates to prove 'fresh chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Comply with HACCP plans and FDA seafood import requirements, including country-specific pathogen testing
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper venting during air shipment which can lead to spoilage claims