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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply dried, not further prepared
Minimally processed dried aquatic invertebrates classify under Chapter 3 heading 0305.
If flavored or coated dried
Dried molluscs with seasonings fall under other prepared forms in 1605.90.
If breaded and fried dried strips
If further processed into snacks with breading, it may enter Chapter 19 as prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document drying process to avoid Chapter 3 downgrade; test for moisture <20%
• Beware of insect contamination claims on dried goods
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