Frozen Octopus Mantle Blocks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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