0307.42.00 - Live, fresh or chilled

This HTS category, 0307.42.00, specifically covers cuttlefish and squid that are presented live, fresh, or chilled. This means the product has not undergone any freezing process and retains its natural state as harvested or has been kept at refrigerated temperatures to preserve its freshness. The key differentiator here is the temperature and preservation method applied to the molluscs.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0307.43.00, is crucial. While both cover cuttlefish and squid, 0307.43.00 is exclusively for goods that have been frozen. Therefore, if the cuttlefish or squid has been subjected to a freezing process, it would fall under the frozen category, not this one. Similarly, 0307.49.01 encompasses "other" forms of cuttlefish and squid not specifically classified elsewhere in the 0307.4x.xx range.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subcategory 0307.42.00.60, designated for "Other," signifies that beyond the primary classification of live, fresh, or chilled cuttlefish and squid, there are specific types or preparations that fall under this broader heading but require more granular detail for precise customs declaration. These subdivisions often cater to minor variations in presentation or form not covered by the broader descriptive terms.