Frozen Todarodes Squid from Canada
Frozen Todarodes squid, or Japanese flying squid, is a commercially important species from the northwest Pacific. It qualifies under HTS 0307.49.01 as 'other' frozen squid, distinct from illex and loligo categories in the tariff schedule.
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
• Use species-specific DNA testing if challenged on 'other' classification versus illex/loligo
• Declare exact processing state (whole, headless) to match subheading descriptions accurately
• Prepare for AD/CVD duties if sourced from certain countries; check USTR lists regularly