Smoked Loligo Squid Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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