1605.55.60.00/Oil-Packed Blue-Ringed Octopus/Japan

Oil-Packed Blue-Ringed Octopus from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Test for toxins common in certain octopus species; use commercial invoices showing preservation method

• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics Chapter 3 frozen goods