Frozen Shortarm Octopus Tentacles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with 'tentacles only' to avoid disputes over wholeness; ensure blast-freezing records for quality compliance; check for additives that might reclassify as prepared products