• Made from wild-caught Loligo chinensis (Chinese squid / Uroteuthis chinensis), a premium Western Pacific table squid

• Individually quick-frozen (IQF) — portion-separated, no clumping, easy to portion

• Wild-caught from East China Sea (FAO 61) / South China Sea (FAO 71)

• Cleaned (gutted / visceral removed); available whole round, whole cleaned, tube, or ring

• Mild, slightly sweet flavor; tender yet firm flesh that holds marinades and sauces

• Glaze 5–15% typical (net weight 100/90/80% available); low drip loss

• High protein (18 g/100 g), very low fat (1.5 g/100 g); rich in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus

• No preservatives; wild-caught

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

• Grilled whole (scored, brushed with garlic butter, charred for a smoky crust)

• Stir-fry (Asian seafood cuisines)

• Sashimi-style / thin-sliced appetizer (premium fresh-grade)

• Stuffed & baked (crabmeat, cheese, bacon wrap)

• Hot pot and shabu-shabu

• Squid rings / tempura / fried calamari

• Spanish / Italian tapas and seafood stews

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

Store at -18°C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use; cook thoroughly. 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 7–25 days after order confirmation and receipt of deposit (whole-round IQF often within ~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? Frozen IQF Loligo squid 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 depending on market requirements.

What is the country of origin and FAO fishing area? How is traceability managed? Country of origin: China (CN), processed from wild-caught Loligo chinensis sourced mainly from the East China Sea (FAO 61) and South China Sea (FAO 71). 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 × 1 kg printed bag/carton (IQF) or 10 kg bulk carton; block packs 1/2 kg or 5 kg available; woven-bag packing on request. Carton gross weight ~10 kg. 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 — size/grade (U5 / U10 / U10-20 / U20-40 or 8–13 / 13–18 / 18–25 / 25+ cm), form (whole round / whole cleaned / tube / ring), glaze % (5–15%, net weight 100/90/80% available), and labeling adjustments on request.

D. Technical Clarification

What species is this, and is it a fish, crustacean, or octopus? This is Loligo chinensis (Chinese squid, also Uroteuthis chinensis) — a true squid (cephalopod), NOT octopus, NOT fish, and NOT crustacean. Allergen: Mollusc (cephalopod). Please do not label it as crustacean or fish on packaging or docs.

What forms and cuts are available, and how should it be thawed? Available as whole round, whole cleaned (gutted), tube (mantle only), or ring; IQF as standard with BQF available on request. For best texture, thaw overnight in the refrigerator (0–4°C); avoid room-temperature or running-water thawing to limit drip loss. Cook thoroughly before serving.