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.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rings are cooked, seasoned, or prepared in any way beyond simple cutting
Prepared or preserved molluscs fall under Chapter 16, not Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rings are not cooked, seasoned, or breaded, as such processing would change classification
• Label the product with the species name Octopus vulgaris for customs clarity
• Keep the product frozen during transport to maintain its tariff status
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.52.00
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 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.