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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1605.55.60.00
Canned Giant Pacific Octopus in Brine
Canned Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) packed in brine, ready for consumption as a seafood delicacy. This product falls under HTS 1605.55.60.00 as prepared or preserved octopus, not in airtight containers or otherwise specified forms. It is processed by cooking, cleaning, and canning the mollusc.
Smoked Baby Octopus in Glass Jar
Smoked short-arm octopus (Octopus bratle) packed in glass jars with oil, a gourmet appetizer from the Mediterranean. Classified under HTS 1605.55.60.00 as 'other' prepared octopus products, excluding those in airtight containers or plain water. The smoking and oil preservation process qualifies it as prepared molluscs.
Frozen Cooked Octopus Tentacles
Pre-cooked and peeled octopus tentacles from Dosidicus gigas, frozen for convenience in salads or hot pots. This enters HTS 1605.55.60.00 as 'other' preserved octopus, as cooking constitutes preparation beyond simple freezing. It is not in airtight containers or specified elsewhere.
Oil-Packed Blue-Ringed Octopus
Sliced and oil-packed octopus, often used in tapas, preserved without airtight sealing. Falls under HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other octopus preparations, as it is cooked and preserved in oil but not in cans. This distinguishes it from fresh or simply frozen forms.
Marinated Grilled Octopus Legs
Grilled octopus legs marinated in herbs and olive oil, vacuum-packed for shelf stability. Classified in HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other preserved octopus, involving cooking and marination processes. Not fitting airtight or water-packed specifics.
Spicy Octopus Salad in Pouch
Ready-to-eat spicy octopus salad with vegetables, in flexible pouches, prepared by boiling and mixing. Under HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other octopus products, as it's preserved but not in rigid airtight containers. The salad preparation adds value beyond simple preservation.
Dried Octopus Strips
Thinly sliced and sun-dried octopus strips, a chewy snack from Asia, lightly salted. Fits HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other prepared octopus, where drying and salting constitute preparation. Distinguished from unprepared dried under Chapter 3.
Pickled Octopus Rings
Octopus cut into rings and pickled in a spiced brine solution, packed in plastic trays. HTS 1605.55.60.00 covers this as other preserved octopus, involving pickling preparation. Not in oil or airtight specifics.
Steamed Octopus Poke
Steamed and cubed octopus mixed with soy and sesame for Hawaiian poke, chilled packed. Under HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other prepared octopus due to steaming and flavoring. Preparation exceeds simple cooking.
Fermented Octopus Sashimi
Lightly fermented thin-sliced octopus for sushi, preserved naturally. Classifies in HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other octopus, as fermentation is a preparation method. Not frozen raw.
Herb-Infused Octopus Chunks
Boiled octopus chunks infused with garlic and herbs, in bulk pouches for foodservice. HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other prepared forms, prepared by boiling and infusing. Bulk non-retail.
Smoked Octopus Flakes
Flaked smoked octopus for pizza toppings or salads, loosely packed. Under HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other preserved, smoked preparation. Flaking adds processing.
Brined Whole Baby Octopus
Whole baby octopuses brined for grilling, in non-airtight trays. HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other octopus, brining as preservation. Whole form specified.
Garlic Butter Octopus Skewers
Pre-cooked octopus on skewers with garlic butter glaze, ready-eat. Classifies HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other prepared, with skewering and glazing. Value-added product.
Spiced Octopus Jerky
Chewy spiced octopus jerky strips, dehydrated and seasoned. Under HTS 1605.55.60.00 for other preserved octopus, jerky process as preparation. Snack form.