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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold-smoked without full preservation (shelf-stable)
Insufficient processing keeps it as frozen or simply preserved squid in Chapter 3.
If for other squid species like Ommastrephes
Non-Loligo squid varieties have distinct subheadings for species-specific duties.
If dried and not cooked/smoked
Dried legumes or vegetables analog doesn't apply; dried unprepared squid stays in Chapter 3, but cooked dried shifts here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain smoking process certification to prove preservation method and avoid disputes over 'prepared' status
• Comply with USDA/APHIS if wood smoke introduces potential pests; declare processing details
• Use barcodes traceable to Loligo harvest batches for customs verification and recall readiness
Related Products under HTS 1605.54.60.20
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.
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.
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.