Fresh Blue-Ringed Octopus from Japan
Freshly caught Hapalochlaena spp., handled with extreme care due to venomous nature, chilled for research or display. Classified in 0307.51.00.00 as fresh or chilled octopus, live or dead but unprocessed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure USFWS and USDA permits for venomous species; include toxicity disclosures
• Ship in insulated containers with real-time temperature monitoring