Frozen Todarodes Squid from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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