U.S. imports of Frozen Squid (HS 030743) totaled $22.8M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Frozen Squid paid $2.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Squid imports of $22.8M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpecies identity is the primary classification variable within frozen squid: the US schedule separately enumerates Loligo opalescens (market squid, Pacific coast), Loligo pealei (longfin squid, Atlantic), other Loligo species, squid fillets, and a residual line covering other frozen squid and cuttlefish. Argentina is the dominant supplier, reflecting the prolific Illex argentinus (shortfin squid) fishery in the South Atlantic, with New Zealand and Taiwan also significant sources. FDA governs admissibility of imported frozen squid as a seafood product, and importers should confirm that foreign processors appear on FDA's seafood importer alert list before contracting.
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280 import shipments a month
The US schedule distinguishes Loligo opalescens (0307430022), Loligo pealei (0307430024), other Loligo species (0307430029), and all other squid (0307430050), as well as frozen squid fillets (0307430010) and cuttlefish (0307430060). Importers must identify the species on the commercial invoice and entry documentation. When a shipment contains mixed species, each should be declared separately; misidentification can result in liquidation under a different line with a different duty rate.
Squid fillets (0307430010) are processed cuts — typically the mantle opened flat and trimmed — while 'other squid' lines cover whole, cleaned tubes, rings, and tentacles in their non-fillet form. The fillet designation requires that the product meet CBP's standard for a fillet (a longitudinal slice from the body). Products marketed as 'calamari rings' or 'tubes' are generally not fillets and should be classified under the appropriate species-specific 'other squid' line.
Subheading 1 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030743 · $22.8M of $89.1M
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$22.8MYoY · free account
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$18.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $232.8M of Frozen Squid and exported $195.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307430050 | Other Squid, Frozen (Except Fillets) | $12.3M | 11.00% | 98.25% | $1.4M |
| 0307430029 | Other Loligo Squid, Frozen (Except Fillets), NESOI | $8.4M | 10.61% | 93.65% | $890K |
| 0307430060 | Other Cuttle Fish, Frozen | $1.3M | 10.70% | 100.00% | $136K |
| 0307430010 | Squid Fillets, Frozen | $649K | 15.20% | 100.00% | $99K |
| 0307430024 | Other Squid, Loligo Pealei, Frozen (Except Fillets) | $135K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $17K |
| 0307430022 | Other Squid, Loligo Opalescens, Frzn(Excpt Fillets) | — | -- | -- | -- |
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
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3.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.97% of imports for consumption.