• Made from Humboldt jumbo squid — Dosidicus gigas (FAO 87, Peru/Chile), the largest commercial squid fishery

• Neck / collar cut — the head–body junction, a tender, collagen-rich value cut (NOT tube, NOT fillet, NOT tentacle, NOT wing)

• Individually quick-frozen (IQF) — free-flowing, easy portion control, no block-thaw needed

• Processing: typically skinless; wings off; tip on/off; first ring on/off (all customizable)

• Deacidification treatment — neutralizes the naturally higher ammonia/acid of Dosidicus gigas for a clean, mild taste

• Size grading: 300–500 g, 500 g+ per piece

• Glaze customizable (typical 10–40%, or 100% net weight)

• No preservatives; metal-detected

• 24-month frozen shelf life at -18°C or below

• Asian soups & broths — the neck adds body and collagen to seafood soups and stocks

• Stir-fried vegetables — a quick-cooking, tender piece for wok dishes

• Hot-pot ingredients — a popular SKU in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore foodservice

• Processed seafood — further cut for skewers, salads, or ready-meals

• Retail & foodservice — the IQF free-flow format suits portion packs and mixed preparations

HACCP · BRC · HALAL · ISO 22000 (FDA / EU registration available on request)

Store at -18°C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation. Thaw under refrigeration before use; cook thoroughly before eating. Shelf life: 24 months from production date under proper frozen storage.

A. Procurement / Trade

What is your MOQ, and can different products be mixed in one container? Standard MOQ for this item is one 20' reefer container (approx. 11–14 MT) or one 40' reefer (approx. 24–28 MT) depending on pack; mixed loading with other frozen seafood items from our catalog is available subject to compatible storage temperature and carton dimensions.

What is the production lead time, and what Incoterms do you offer? Typical lead time is about 7–20 days after order confirmation and receipt of deposit (IQF packs often within ~2–3 weeks). We trade on FOB, CIF, and CFR terms. Main loading ports: Fuzhou / Xiamen / Qingdao, China.

What payment terms do you accept? We accept T/T (30% deposit, 70% against copy of B/L) and L/C at sight for qualified buyers.

Can you provide samples? What is the sample cost and lead time? IQF giant squid neck samples require an intact cold chain; where feasible we ship reference samples frozen with temperature control. Sample and international courier costs are borne by the buyer (or deducted from the first official order). Sample lead time is 5–7 working days.

B. Documents / Compliance

What export documents do you provide? We supply Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Catch Certificate / IUU Declaration, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Heavy Metal & Microbiology Analysis, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and Bill of Lading. EU-approved establishment number and HALAL certificate are issued where required by destination.

Which certifications apply to this product? HACCP and HALAL as standard; BRC, ISO 22000, FDA registration, and EU approval can be supplied on request. (Note: Dosidicus gigas is wild-caught, so ASC — an aquaculture certification — does not apply to this product; we provide MSC / fishery-traceability documents instead.)

What is the country of origin and FAO fishing area? How is traceability managed? Country of origin: China (CN), processed from Dosidicus gigas raw material caught in FAO area 87 (Southeast Pacific, off Peru/Chile) by jigging. Each lot carries a batch code linked to catch and processing records for full traceability.

C. Specs / Logistics

What are the carton specifications and container loading? Standard packing: 10 kg/ctn bulk; 1 kg/bag × 10 ctn; 10 kg/woven bag; 15 kg/carton available. Approx. 24–28 MT per 40' reefer / 11–14 MT per 20' reefer depending on pack config; palletization available.

What is the remaining shelf life at shipment, and how do you guarantee cold-chain integrity? Minimum 24 months from production; we ensure at least 22–23 months remaining at shipment. Reefer set at -18°C (±1°C) with optional temperature logger; containers are pre-cooled before loading.

Do you offer OEM / private label / custom specifications? Yes. We support OEM, private label, and custom spec — freezing method (IQF standard; BQF available on request), glaze % (typical 10–40%, or 100% net weight), piece size (300–500 g / 500 g+), processing options (skinless; wings off; tip on/off; first ring on/off), deacidification level, and labeling adjustments.

D. Technical Clarification

What species is used, and is it a fish, crustacean, or octopus? This is a squid (cephalopod) cut made from the neck/collar of Dosidicus gigas (Humboldt / jumbo flying squid) — NOT octopus, NOT fish, NOT crustacean. Allergen: Mollusc (cephalopod). Please do not label it as crustacean or fish. (For reference, it is the same species as our Giant Squid Tentacle, Giant Squid Head Skin Off and Giant Squid Fillet items — but this SKU is the head–body junction "neck" cut.)

What exactly is the "neck" cut, and how should it be processed / cooked? The "neck" (collar) is the short muscle connecting the squid mantle to the head — distinct from the tube, fillet, tentacle and wing. Our standard process is skinless, wings off, tip/first-ring on or off per spec, and deacidification-treated because Dosidicus gigas naturally holds higher ammonia/acid than other squid. Thaw under refrigeration (0–4°C) and cook thoroughly; ideal for soups, stir-fries and hot-pot. Avoid overcooking to keep the tender bite.