Canned Giant Pacific Octopus in Brine from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Verify species identification and provide certificates of origin to comply with Section 609 prohibitions on certain shrimp-related products if applicable; label accurately with country of origin and net weight
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as fresh frozen octopus under Chapter 3