HS 030749

Cuttlefish and Squid, Dried, Salted, or in Brine

U.S. imports of cuttlefish and squid, dried, salted, or in brine (HS 030749) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Dried squid is a high-value snack and ingredient staple in Asian food markets, and India leads US imports under this heading — a reflection of India's substantial squid processing industry serving both Loligo and non-Loligo species. The heading's five 10-digit lines mirror the frozen squid structure, separating Loligo opalescens (0307490122), Loligo pealei (0307490124), other Loligo (0307490129), non-Loligo squid (0307490150), and cuttlefish (0307490160), so species documentation is as important here as for frozen product. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply, and importers should also verify that dried or salted products meet FDA's standards for moisture activity and salt content to prevent microbial hazard findings at entry.

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Imports

$2.5M

from 19 countries · YTD: $12.0M

Exports

$377K

Deficit of $2.1M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $2.1M (net importer)

YTD: $12.0M imported (April 2026)

67 shipments/month

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1INDIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the US tariff schedule handle squid that is both dried and salted — does it matter which process came first?

Heading 030749 covers squid and cuttlefish preserved by drying, salting, or brining, and the schedule does not require that only one method be used. A product that is both dried and salted still classifies here. What matters for 10-digit classification is the species identity (Loligo opalescens, Loligo pealei, other Loligo, or non-Loligo squid), not the specific combination of preservation methods.

What food safety issues most commonly trigger FDA detention of dried or salted squid shipments?

FDA most frequently detains dried or salted squid for filth, decomposition, or Salmonella contamination findings during sampling. Importers with a history of violations may be placed on automatic detention, requiring private laboratory testing before FDA will release subsequent shipments. Ensuring that foreign processors maintain validated HACCP plans addressing biological hazards is the primary mitigation strategy.