Fresh Squid Pellet Mix from Mexico
Note: Squid is cephalopod mollusc. Pellets agglomerated from fresh squid, chilled, for human food like fish cakes. Under 0309.90.40 as fresh/chilled pellets of molluscs (cephalopods included), fit for humans per chapter scope.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm cephalopod status in docs; often grouped with crustaceans in trade but molluscs here
• Monitor histamine levels in chilled squid products to pass FDA sensory checks
• Declare as 'molluscs - other' precisely to match statistical reporting