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Chilled Whole Octopus vulgaris

Whole common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) that has been chilled after harvest to preserve freshness for culinary use. This product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0307.51.00 as live, fresh, or chilled octopus, not having undergone freezing, drying, or other preservation methods.

Fresh Blue-Ringed Octopus

Freshly caught blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena spp.), chilled for research or display purposes. Despite its venomous nature, it is an unprocessed mollusc of the Octopus genus, classifiable as fresh or chilled octopus under this tariff item, provided it is not dead and unfit for human consumption.

Fresh Chilled Giant Pacific Octopus

Freshly harvested giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), chilled on ice immediately after capture to preserve quality for market. This unprocessed product is classified as fresh or chilled octopus under tariff item 0307.51.00, as it has not been frozen or preserved.

Fresh Day Octopus

Fresh day octopus (Octopus cyanea), a tropical species caught daily and kept fresh without chilling for immediate sale. This product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0307.51.00 as fresh octopus, provided it is maintained in a fresh state and not frozen or preserved.

Live Common Octopus

Live common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), harvested from coastal waters and transported alive in aerated tanks. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.51.00 as live octopus, being unprocessed and not subjected to freezing, drying, or other preservation.

Live Mimic Octopus

Live mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), known for mimicry behaviors, imported alive for aquarium display. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.51.00 as live octopus, as it is an unprocessed mollusc of the Octopus genus, not frozen or preserved.

Live Short-Arm Octopus

Live short-arm octopus (Octopus mercatoris), a smaller species with short arms, kept alive for premium sushi markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.51.00 as live octopus, being unprocessed and not subjected to freezing, drying, or other preservation methods.

Frozen Argentine Short Octopus

Frozen Argentine Short Octopus is a whole or partial octopus of the species Octopus tehuelchus, harvested from South Atlantic fisheries and frozen for preservation. It is a mollusc of the genus Octopus, presented frozen, and is not further processed beyond freezing, making it classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00.

Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus Whole

Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus Whole consists of intact specimens of Hapalochlaena spp., frozen for research or specialty markets. As a frozen mollusc of the Octopus genus, it falls under tariff item 0307.52.00, provided it is not excluded by chapter notes (e.g., unfit for human consumption).

Frozen Common Octopus Rings

Frozen Common Octopus Rings are cut from the mantle of Octopus vulgaris and frozen without shell or further processing. This simple cut product remains a frozen mollusc of the Octopus genus, classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, as cutting does not constitute further processing.

Frozen Day Octopus Legs

Frozen Day Octopus Legs are arms from Octopus cyanea, frozen for grilling or other culinary uses. As frozen parts of an Octopus species, they are classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, provided they are not further processed into meals or pellets.

Frozen Giant Pacific Octopus Whole

Frozen Giant Pacific Octopus Whole consists of entire Enteroctopus dofleini specimens, flash-frozen to preserve freshness. This product is a frozen mollusc of the Octopus genus, classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, as it is not further processed.

Frozen Mimic Octopus Whole

Frozen Mimic Octopus Whole includes intact Thaumoctopus mimicus specimens, frozen for aquarium or research purposes. As a frozen mollusc of the Octopus genus, it falls under tariff item 0307.52.00, unless excluded by chapter notes for being unfit for human consumption.

Frozen Octopus for Sashimi

Frozen Octopus for Sashimi is premium octopus from Octopus spp., frozen without additives and sliced after thawing. As a plain frozen mollusc, it is classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, provided it is not further processed beyond freezing and cutting.

Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks

Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks are frozen blocks of octopus mantle from unspecified Octopus spp., trimmed for industrial food processing. These are unprocessed mollusc parts, frozen, and classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, as they are not pellets or further processed.

Frozen Octopus Mixed Cuts

Frozen Octopus Mixed Cuts is a frozen assortment of octopus mantle, tentacles, and rings from Octopus vulgaris, packed for foodservice. As frozen, uncleaned mollusc parts, it is classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, provided it is not further processed.

Frozen Shortarm Octopus Tentacles

Frozen Shortarm Octopus Tentacles are cleaned tentacles from Octopus biorchidatus, separated from the body and frozen for culinary use. As frozen octopus parts, they are classifiable under tariff item 0307.52.00, as they are not pellets or further processed.

Frozen Atlantic White-Spotted Octopus

Frozen whole Atlantic white-spotted octopus (Octopus macropus), preserved by freezing to maintain freshness. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus, not smoked, dried, or in brine, and is intended for grilling.

Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus

Whole frozen blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena spp.), a smaller species often used in specialty markets despite toxicity concerns when raw. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus, not smoked, dried, or in brine, and is fit for human consumption.

Frozen Day Octopus Portions

Frozen portions of day octopus (Octopus cyanea), cut into manageable sizes post-catch and frozen. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus, not dried or smoked, and is used in tropical seafood markets.

Frozen Giant Pacific Octopus Whole

Whole frozen Giant Pacific Octopus (Octopus dofleini), caught in the Pacific Ocean and preserved by rapid freezing. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus that is frozen, not smoked or in brine.

Frozen Mimic Octopus

Frozen mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), whole specimens from Indo-Pacific waters, primarily for aquariums or scientific study. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus, not smoked, dried, or in brine, and is not intended for human consumption.

Frozen Mixed Octopus Species Blocks

Frozen blocks of mixed 'other' octopus species mantles, block-frozen for industrial use. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 as frozen 'other' octopus, not smoked or in brine, and is intended for further processing.

Frozen Octopus bifrons

Frozen whole Caribbean Octopus bifrons, a small species preserved by freezing. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' octopus, not smoked or dried, and is used in local cuisine.

Frozen Octopus laqueus Whole

Frozen whole Octopus laqueus from Japanese waters, a long-arm variety preserved by freezing. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 for frozen 'other' octopus, not in shell or smoked, and is key for sashimi preparation.

Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks

Frozen blocks of octopus mantle (body tube) from mixed Octopus spp., block-frozen for industrial portioning. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' frozen octopus products, suited for further processing into rings or strips.

Frozen Octopus Tentacle Rings

Frozen pre-sliced rings from octopus tentacles, mixed species, minimally processed and frozen. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' frozen octopus, ready for quick cooking.

Frozen Octopus vulgaris Arms

Frozen arms from common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), sourced from Atlantic fisheries and frozen at sea. This product falls under tariff item 0307.59.00 as 'other' frozen octopus parts, not whole or processed further, popular for Mediterranean recipes.

Frozen Octopus vulgaris Whole Cleaned

Frozen whole common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) with beaks removed and eviscerated for hygiene. This 'other' frozen form is under tariff item 0307.59.00, as basic cleaning does not change the category, and is standard for European-style cooking.

Frozen Short-Arm Octopus Tentacles

Frozen tentacles from Octopus sagittatus (short-arm octopus), cleaned and portioned for food service use. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 as frozen 'other' octopus, not fitting live, smoked, or preserved categories.

Frozen Shortclub Octopus

Frozen whole Octopus mercatoris (shortclub octopus), a smaller Atlantic species preserved by freezing. This product fits tariff item 0307.59.00 as frozen 'other' octopus, excluding chapter-noted pellets or flours, and is for boutique restaurants.