Frozen
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Octopus (Octopus spp.): > Frozen
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0307.52.00.00
Frozen Giant Pacific Octopus Whole
Whole frozen specimens of Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), typically harvested from cold Pacific waters and flash-frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0307.52.00.00 as it is specifically frozen octopus (Octopus spp.), not processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Frozen Shortarm Octopus Tentacles
Frozen tentacles from Shortarm Octopus (Octopus biorchidatus), cleaned and separated from the body, commonly used in sushi and stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0307.52.00.00 for frozen octopus parts, excluding pelletized forms per chapter notes.
Frozen Common Octopus Rings
Frozen rings cut from the mantle of Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, frozen without shell or further processing. This simple cut product is under HTS 0307.52.00.00 as frozen octopus, not a cooked or pelletized form.
Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus Whole
Whole frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena spp.), a smaller species often used in research or specialty markets, preserved frozen intact. Falls under HTS 0307.52.00.00 for all frozen Octopus spp., provided not in pellet form.
Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks
Frozen blocks of octopus mantle from unspecified Octopus spp., trimmed of heads and tentacles for industrial food processing. HTS 0307.52.00.00 applies to these frozen, unprocessed mollusc parts, distinct from pellets.
Frozen Day Octopus Legs
Frozen legs (arms) from Bigeye Octopus or Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea), popular in Asian markets for grilling. Classified as frozen octopus under HTS 0307.52.00.00, as long as not further processed into meals.
Frozen Argentine Short Octopus
Frozen whole or partial Argentine Short Octopus (Octopus tehuelchus), sourced from South Atlantic fisheries and frozen for export. HTS 0307.52.00.00 covers this frozen Octopus spp. product explicitly.
Frozen Octopus Mixed Cuts
Frozen assortment of octopus cuts including mantle, tentacles, and rings from Octopus vulgaris, packed for foodservice. Remains under HTS 0307.52.00.00 as frozen, uncleaned mollusc parts.
Frozen Mimic Octopus Whole
Rare frozen whole Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), valued for its color-changing abilities, frozen for aquariums or research. HTS 0307.52.00.00 for frozen Octopus spp., not pellets.
Frozen Octopus for Sashimi
Premium frozen octopus selected for sashimi, thinly sliced post-thaw from Octopus spp., frozen without additives. Classified HTS 0307.52.00.00 as plain frozen mollusc.