Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus from China
Whole frozen Hapalochlaena spp. (blue-ringed octopus), a smaller species often used in specialty markets despite toxicity concerns when raw. This fits HTS 0307.59.0100 for frozen 'other' octopus, excluding smoked or dried forms. Primarily for processed or research purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain toxicity warnings and handling certifications due to venomous nature; ensure FDA prior notice for high-risk species; pitfall: mislabeling as squid leads to Chapter 03 heading errors