Frozen Shortclub Octopus from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Species-specific DNA certs if disputed; proper NAICS for food importers; pitfall: size-based undervaluation