Smoked Loligo Squid Fillets from China
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.
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
• 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