Live Short-Arm Octopus from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Maintain live octopus in appropriate aquatic conditions during transport and document the species as Octopus mercatoris
• Ensure the product is declared as 'live' to align with tariff item 0307.51.00 and avoid misclassification