0307.59.01.00/Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus/Japan

Frozen Blue-Ringed Octopus from Japan

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 — 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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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