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U.S. imports of cuttlefish and squid, dried, salted, or in brine (HS 030749) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Cuttlefish and Squid, Dried, Salted, or in Brine paid $240K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cuttlefish and Squid, Dried, Salted, or in Brine imports of $2.5M in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307490129 | LOLIGO SQUID, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE, NESOI | $1.1M | 10.00% | $108K |
| 0307490150 | SQUID, DRIED/SALTED OR IN BRINE, EXCEPT LOLIGO SQD | $1.1M | 9.18% | $99K |
| 0307490160 | CUTTLE FISH, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $314K | 10.00% | $31K |
| 0307490124 | SQUID, LOLIGO PEALEI, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $4K | 10.00% | $448 |
LOLIGO SQUID, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE, NESOI
SQUID, DRIED/SALTED OR IN BRINE, EXCEPT LOLIGO SQD
CUTTLE FISH, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
SQUID, LOLIGO PEALEI, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307490122 | SQUID, LOLIGO OPALESCENS, DRIED, SALTD OR IN BRINE | $350K |
| 0307490160 | CUTTLE FISH, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $13K |
| 0307490150 | SQUID, DRIED/SALTED OR IN BRINE, EXCEPT LOLIGO SQD | $10K |
| 0307490129 | LOLIGO SQUID, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE, NESOI | $4K |
| 0307490124 | SQUID, LOLIGO PEALEI, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE | $0 |
SQUID, LOLIGO OPALESCENS, DRIED, SALTD OR IN BRINE
191.5K kg
CUTTLE FISH, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
2.4K kg
SQUID, DRIED/SALTED OR IN BRINE, EXCEPT LOLIGO SQD
1.5K kg
LOLIGO SQUID, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE, NESOI
545 kg
SQUID, LOLIGO PEALEI, DRIED, SALTED OR IN BRINE
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| California | $355K | $20K | -$334K |
| Rhode Island | -- | $334K | +$334K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | $8K | -$1.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $912K | -- | -$912K |
| BOSTON, MA | -- | $334K | +$334K |