Chilled Whole Octopus vulgaris from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide harvest date and chain-of-custody docs to avoid 'freshness' challenges
• Ensure no additives; pure chilled product only for this code