Smoked Loligo Squid Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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