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Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. > Octopus (Octopus spp.): > Other > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 0307.59.00
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.
Frozen Whole Octopus bimaculoides
Frozen intact Octopus bimaculoides (California two-spot octopus), a Pacific species frozen for wholesale. This product is classified under tariff item 0307.59.00 for frozen 'other' octopus, separate from smoked or brined, and is used in research and niche markets.