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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rings are fresh or chilled
The state of refrigeration (fresh/chilled vs frozen) determines the specific subheading.
If pre-fried or battered before freezing
Any added preparation like battering moves it to preserved mollusc preparations.
If dried instead of frozen
Dried leguminous vegetables or similar dried forms have different headings, but for octopus, dried would be 0307.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide cutting specifications in invoices to justify ring form without implying cooking; maintain cold chain documentation from catch to import; watch for size grading that could affect valuation
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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 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.