Frozen Shortclub Octopus

Frozen whole Octopus mercatoris (shortclub octopus), a smaller Atlantic species. Fits HTS 0307.59.0100 as frozen 'other' octopus, excluding chapter-noted pellets or flours. For boutique restaurants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for chilled retail

Chilled small octopus under 0307.51.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-cooked

Cooking process to Chapter 16.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If ground into meal

Chapter note excludes human-fit flours from 0307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Species-specific DNA certs if disputed; proper NAICS for food importers; pitfall: size-based undervaluation

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