Frozen Octopus Arms from Mexico
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.
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
• 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