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.
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
• Confirm the arms are not smoked or dried, which would fall under other headings
• Provide catch location and freezing details for customs verification
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