Frozen Octopus for Sashimi
Premium frozen octopus selected for sashimi, thinly sliced post-thaw from Octopus spp., frozen without additives. Classified HTS 0307.52.00.00 as plain frozen mollusc.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh-frozen alternative for premium markets
Fresh provides different texture, different subhead.
If lightly boiled for boild sashimi prep
Minimal cooking triggers Chapter 16.
If pureed for specialty sauces
Purees as flours/meals go to excluded heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify parasite-free freezing process for raw consumption; use Japanese export health certs; declare as 'boil-in-bag ready' only if applicable
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