Squid Meal Powder from China
Powdered meal derived from dehydrated squid mantles, intended for human use in seasonings and instant noodles. Falls under HTS 0309.90.60.00 for other mollusc meals fit for human consumption, separate from fish meals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide processing records showing dehydration without binders to confirm flour/meal status per chapter notes
• Label clearly as 'squid flour for human consumption' to prevent misclassification as pet food
• Watch for allergen declarations; pitfalls include missing country-of-origin for molluscs in blended products