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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the octopus is frozen after import
Frozen octopus is classified under a separate tariff item.
If the octopus is dried, salted, or in brine
Preserved octopus is covered by another tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Transport live octopus in aerated tanks with appropriate water temperature and oxygen levels to ensure survival upon arrival
• Declare the product as 'live octopus' and provide the scientific name Octopus vulgaris on import documents to facilitate CBSA processing
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.51.00
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 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.