Live Short-Arm Octopus from Japan
Live Octopus mercatoris, a smaller species with short arms, kept alive for premium sushi markets. HTS 0307.51.00.00 covers live octopus (Octopus spp.) in shell or not, prior to any preservation.
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
• Comply with humane transport standards; use oxygenated seawater systems
• Include health certificates from exporting country proving no disease