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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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