Chilled Whole Octopus vulgaris from Japan
Whole common octopus chilled post-harvest to maintain freshness for culinary use. HTS 0307.51.00.00 applies to unprocessed live, fresh, or chilled Octopus spp., whether in shell or shucked.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide harvest date and chain-of-custody docs to avoid 'freshness' challenges
• Ensure no additives; pure chilled product only for this code