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Breaded Calamari Strips from Neon Flying Squid from Japan

Strips of neon flying squid (Ommastrephes bartramii) breaded and par-fried, frozen in bulk for restaurant use. Under HTS 1605.54.60.30 as other prepared/preserved squid, not illex/loligo. A staple frozen appetizer.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Obtain prior FDA approval for breading ingredients if using non-standard allergens like wheat

Document flash-freezing temperatures to prove compliance with cold chain integrity

Breaded Calamari Strips from Neon Flying Squid from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.54.60.30