Frozen Day Octopus Legs from Japan
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.
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%
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