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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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