Live Octopus for Bait (Amphioctopus spp.) from Mexico
Live short-arm octopus (Amphioctopus spp.) imported for bait use, often shipped in oxygenated tanks. Though octopus is distinct, certain 'other' cephalopods may align under squid/cuttlefish 'other' if not separately noted; confirm via rulings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain live transport permits and AQIM documentation for animal welfare compliance
• Declare intended end-use as bait to justify live status under molluscs headings
• Monitor mortality rates during transit to avoid penalties for undeclared deaths