Frozen Todarodes Squid from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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