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.

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 for chilled research specimens

Chilled non-frozen octopus uses adjacent subheading.

1605.55.60.00Same rate: 35%

If preserved via cooking

Cooked forms for any use shift to preparations.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If dried and powdered for analysis

Powdered forms fit 0309 if consumable.

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