Notice from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding Final Rule Amending 50 CFR Part 10 Shellfish Definition and Updated Tariff Flagging

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 [ https://www.fws.gov/media/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.