Frozen Canned Loligo Squid Rings
Canned Loligo squid (Doryteuthis spp.) processed into bite-sized rings, preserved in brine or oil for extended shelf life. This product falls under HTS 1605.54.60.20 as prepared or preserved squid specifically of the Loligo species, distinct from fresh or frozen unprepared squid in Chapter 3.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole or in fillets without preservation processing
Unprepared frozen squid, including Loligo, is classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen, not prepared/preserved.
If Illex squid species rather than Loligo
Different squid species like Illex fall under separate statistical suffixes within the same heading for precise species-based tracking.
If prepared in vinegar, acetic acid, or oil without cooking
Pickled or acid-preserved squid shifts to Chapter 20 for prepared vegetables, fruits, or aquatic products not otherwise cooked.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (e.g
• Doryteuthis pealeii) with supplier certificates to confirm Loligo classification and avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide processing facility inspections for preserved molluscs
• Label cans clearly with 'Loligo Squid' and country of origin to meet US customs entry requirements and prevent holds
Related Products under HTS 1605.54.60.20
Breaded Loligo Squid Strips in Oil
Prepared Loligo squid cut into strips, lightly breaded, cooked, and preserved in vegetable oil for ready-to-eat use. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60.20 due to its status as cooked and preserved squid of the Loligo genus, excluding fresh or simply frozen forms.
Smoked Loligo Squid Fillets
Loligo squid fillets smoked over wood for flavor, then vacuum-sealed as a preserved delicacy. This fits HTS 1605.54.60.20 as a prepared or preserved mollusc product of the Loligo species, differentiated from smoked fresh fish.
Canned Loligo Squid in Tomato Sauce
Whole or chopped Loligo squid cooked and packed in seasoned tomato sauce for stews or pasta. Under HTS 1605.54.60.20 as preserved squid (Loligo), where sauce is incidental to the mollusc content.
Pickled Loligo Squid Bites
Small Loligo squid pieces pickled in a vinegar brine, ready for antipasti platters. Falls under HTS 1605.54.60.20 as preserved molluscs of Loligo species per chapter notes.
Marinated Loligo Squid Tentacles
Loligo squid tentacles marinated in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then sterilized for preservation. Classified in HTS 1605.54.60.20 for its prepared and preserved Loligo squid composition.
Loligo Squid Florets in Brine
Prepared Loligo squid cut into florets, boiled, and preserved in saltwater brine for calamari bases. HTS 1605.54.60.20 applies to this shelf-stable preserved Loligo product.