Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks from Germany
Frozen blocks of octopus mantle (body tube) from mixed Octopus spp., block-frozen for industrial portioning. Falls under HTS 0307.59.0100 as 'other' frozen octopus products. Suited for further processing into rings or strips.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'IQF' or block-freeze method in invoices; test for histamine levels per FDA rules; avoid pitfall of declaring as 'fillets' which implies further prep