Frozen Octopus Arms
Cephalopod octopus tentacles and arms, cleaned and frozen whole. Classified in HTS 0307.92.01.90 as other frozen molluscs, covering octopus not specified elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen cuttle fish or squid instead
Specific cephalopod species like squid have dedicated frozen subheadings.
If cooked and peeled for retail
Processing beyond freezing (cooking/peeling) moves to prepared molluscs.
If chilled octopus
Chilled preservation uses fresh/chilled headings vs. frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate arms from whole octopus bodies in invoices to match statistical reporting
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for scombroid risk in frozen seafood
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Frozen Cooked Mussels in Shell
Frozen mussels that have been cooked prior to freezing, retained in their shells for protection and presentation. This product falls under HTS 0307.92.01.90 as other frozen molluscs, distinct from raw or live forms, and not classified as smoked or otherwise processed beyond cooking.
Frozen Raw Clams Out of Shell
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Frozen Conch Meat
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Frozen Periwinkle Snails
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Frozen Limpets
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