0307.59.01.00/Frozen Short-Arm Octopus Tentacles/Japan

Frozen Short-Arm Octopus Tentacles from Japan

Frozen tentacles from Octopus sagittatus (short-arm octopus), cleaned and portioned for food service use. Classified under HTS 0307.59.0100 as frozen 'other' octopus, not fitting live, smoked, or preserved categories. Ideal for stir-fries, salads, or boiling in Asian cuisines.

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

• Include detailed processing logs showing tentacles separated pre-freezing to confirm 'other' status; label with country of catch for traceability; avoid common pitfall of confusing with cooked imports under Chapter 16