U.S. exports of cuttlefish and squid, live, fresh, or chilled (HS 030742) totaled $87K in August 2026.
Cuttlefish and Squid, Live, Fresh, or Chilled imports of $20K in August 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $27K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCold-chain integrity is the defining commercial challenge for live, fresh, or chilled cephalopods, which have an extremely short shelf life and must reach processors or foodservice buyers within days of harvest. The US tariff schedule distinguishes three product types under this heading: Loligo squid (0307420020), all other squid except Loligo (0307420040), and cuttlefish (0307420060) — a species-level split that requires accurate scientific identification on entry documentation. Japan and South Korea are the leading suppliers, reflecting strong domestic fishing industries and established cold-chain infrastructure for rapid air-freight export. FDA admissibility review applies to all imported seafood; shipments must originate from HACCP-compliant establishments and are subject to port-of-entry examination.
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The heading breaks out Loligo squid into its own line (0307420020), while all other squid species — such as Illex or Dosidicus — fall under 0307420040. Importers must identify the genus on commercial invoices and entry documents; misclassification between these lines can trigger a CF-28 request for information or a penalty.
Generally, no special import permit is required beyond FDA Prior Notice and standard Customs entry. However, if a shipment includes species listed under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), additional documentation would be required. Most commercially traded Loligo and Illex squid are not CITES-listed, but importers should verify the species status before shipment.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 14 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030742 · $87K of $42.9M
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Imports
$20KYoY · free account
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$87KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $277K of Cuttlefish and Squid, Live, Fresh, or Chilled.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307420020 | Loligo Squid, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $17K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 0307420060 | Cuttle Fish, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $3K | 12.52% | 100.00% | $321 |
| 0307420040 | Squid, Live, Fresh or Chilled, Except Loligo | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307420060 | Cuttle Fish, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $80K |
| 0307420020 | Loligo Squid, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $6K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Bahamas together take 93% of it.
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duty collected equals 10.32% of total import value.