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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If shipped fresh or chilled

Non-frozen state changes the 10-digit subheading.

1605.55Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-cooked for retail

Retail-ready cooked octopus is under preserved foods.

0307.59.01.00Same rate: 35%

If smoked frozen octopus

Smoked molluscs have a specific subheading within 0307.59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EU or US-equivalent health certificates; declare exact species for quota management; monitor for size restrictions in certain markets

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