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.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the octopus is not classified as a mammal of heading 01.06, which is excluded from Chapter 3
• Provide documentation of the species to avoid customs delays
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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 Day Octopus Portions
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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
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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.