Live Common Octopus from China

Live Octopus vulgaris, commonly known as the common octopus, harvested from coastal waters and transported alive in aerated tanks. Classified under HTS 0307.51.00.00 as live, fresh or chilled octopus (Octopus spp.), not processed or frozen.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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Import Tips

• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain octopus species; verify with USFWS

• Maintain continuous aeration and temperature logs during transport to prove 'live' status upon entry

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as chilled, which could shift to different subheadings