Effective July 23, 2026, wildlife or wildlife products meeting the amended definition of shellfish (such as squid, octopus, and cuttlefish) that are being imported or exported for human, or animal consumption will be exempt from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declaration, license, and clearance requirements. FWS data will no longer be required for these commodities if imported or exported for the purpose of consumption.
Accordingly, on July 23, 2026, the FWS tariff flag code for the following HTS codes will change from FW2 (MUST file) to FW1 (MAY file):
HTS (10-digit)
Unofficial HTS Description
0307420020 SQUD,CUT FISH,LIV,FRSH,OR CHL
0307420040 SQUID,NT/LOLIGO,LIVE,FRSH,CHIL
0307420060 CUTTLE FISH, LIVE,FRSH OR CHLL
0307430010 OTHER, SQUID,FROZEN FILLETS
0307430022 LOLIGO OPALESCENS,OTH LOLIGO,OTH SQUID,CUTTLE FISH
0307430024 LOLIGO PEALEI,OTH LOLIGO,OTH SQUID,CUTTLE FISH
0307430029 OTHER SQUID,OTHER,LOLIGO,OTHER
0307430050 MOLLUSCS, WHETH SHELL/NOT,LIVE,FRESH,OTHER SQUID,OTHER
0307430060 CUTTLEFISH, OTHR THN LVE,FR,CH
0307490122 LOLIGO OPALESCENS,OTH LOLIGO,OTH SQUID,CUTTLE FISH
0307490124 LOLIGO PEALEI,OTH LOLIGO,OTH SQUID,CUTTLE FISH
0307490129 OTHER SQUID,OTHER,LOLIGO,OTHER
0307490150 MOLLUSCS, WHETH SHELL/NOT,LIVE,FRESH,OTHER SQUID,OTHER
0307490160 CUTTLEFISH, OTHR THN LVE,FR,CH
0307510000 OCTOPUS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
0307520000 OCTOPUS, OTHER THAN LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
0307590100 OCTOPUS, OTHER THAN LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
1605546010 CRUSTACEANS,MOLLUSCS,& OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEB,CUTTIE FISH
1605546020 SQUID, OTHER, LOLIGO
1605546030 SQUID, OTHER
For additional information, please see: OLE Public Bulletin- Final Rule Amending 50 CFR Part 10 Shellfish Definition 26-002 06-26-2026
For questions about this CSMS please email lawenforcement@fws.gov.
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