U.S. imports of cuttlefish and squid, dried, salted, or in brine (HS 030749) totaled $3.7M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Cuttlefish and Squid, Dried, Salted, or in Brine paid $377K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 10.09% of the $3.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDried and salted cephalopods are a staple of Asian culinary markets and a significant ingredient in processed snack foods, making this heading commercially important for importers serving ethnic retail and food-manufacturing channels. India leads US supply under this heading, reflecting its large coastal squid harvest and established drying and salting infrastructure. The tariff schedule mirrors the species granularity seen in frozen squid, with separate lines for Loligo opalescens (0307490122), Loligo pealei (0307490124), other Loligo (0307490129), non-Loligo squid (0307490150), and dried/salted cuttlefish (0307490160). Because drying and salting are preservation processes rather than substantial transformation, country-of-origin rules generally tie origin to where the squid was caught or farmed, not where it was processed — a distinction that matters when assessing trade-remedy exposure.
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74 shipments/mo
Generally no. Drying and salting are considered minimal processing under US substantial transformation rules, so the country of origin typically remains the country where the squid was harvested. Importers sourcing squid caught in one country but processed in another should obtain a binding ruling from CBP if origin is commercially significant, particularly where trade-remedy measures may apply.
Retail packages of dried squid must bear country-of-origin labeling (COOL) under USDA Agricultural Marketing Act requirements for seafood, as well as FDA nutrition labeling and ingredient declarations. If the product contains added salt or other ingredients, those must be disclosed. Importers should also confirm that any sulfite preservatives used in processing are declared, as sulfites above certain thresholds require label disclosure under FDA rules.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 6 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030749 · $3.7M of $89.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$504KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $46.6M of Cuttlefish and Squid, Dried, Salted, or in Brine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307490160 | Cuttle Fish, Dried, Salted or in Brine | $1.8M | 10.27% | 99.55% | $183K |
| 0307490150 | Squid, Dried/Salted or in Brine, Except Loligo Sqd | $1.6M | 9.92% | 87.78% | $160K |
| 0307490129 | Loligo Squid, Dried, Salted or in Brine, NESOI | $332K | 9.88% | 88.27% | $33K |
| 0307490124 | Squid, Loligo Pealei, Dried, Salted or in Brine | $4K | 12.51% | 100.00% | $552 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Pakistan and India together supply 40% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.09% of total import value.