Brined Whole Baby Octopus
>- Whole baby octopuses are brined for grilling and packed in non-airtight trays. The brining process preserves the octopus, making it a prepared product under tariff item 1605.55.00, distinct from fresh or frozen raw octopus.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the octopus is fresh or chilled and not brined
Fresh or chilled octopus is classified in Chapter 3, not Chapter 16.
If the octopus is frozen and not otherwise prepared
Frozen octopus without preparation falls under Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Ensure the brining solution and packaging meet CFIA food safety standards for preserved seafood
• Clearly indicate the brining process on the product label to distinguish it from fresh octopus, which would fall under Chapter 3
• Verify that the trays are not airtight to maintain classification under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.55.00
Canned Giant Pacific Octopus in Brine
>- Canned Giant Pacific Octopus packed in brine is a ready-to-consume seafood delicacy. The canning and brining processes prepare the octopus beyond simple preservation, placing it under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product.
Canned Octopus with Salmon Salad
>- This canned salad combines octopus chunks with salmon meat, mayonnaise, and vegetables for immediate consumption. Because it contains both octopus and fish, it falls under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product, with the octopus component predominating by weight as required by Chapter 16 Note 2.
Dried Octopus Strips
>- Thinly sliced and sun-dried octopus strips are a chewy, lightly salted snack. The drying and salting processes constitute preparation, so the product is classified under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product, not as raw dried octopus.
Fermented Octopus Sashimi
>- Lightly fermented thin-sliced octopus for sushi is preserved through natural fermentation. This fermentation process goes beyond simple preservation, classifying the product under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product.
Frozen Cooked Octopus Tentacles
>- Pre-cooked and peeled octopus tentacles from Dosidicus gigas are frozen for convenience in salads or hot pots. The cooking process constitutes preparation, so the product is classified under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product, not as raw frozen octopus.
Frozen Octopus and Cod Stew
>- This individually quick-frozen stew combines octopus, cod fillets, potatoes, and broth as a heat-and-eat meal. The octopus is the predominant seafood ingredient by weight, so the product is classified under tariff item 1605.55.00 as a prepared octopus product, even though it also contains fish.