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U.S. imports of frozen octopus (HS 030752) totaled $19.1M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Frozen Octopus paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $16.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Octopus imports of $19.1M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen octopus is a widely traded commodity supplying both foodservice and retail channels, with Spain and Morocco the dominant sources — Spain as a major processor and re-exporter of Moroccan-caught product, and Morocco as one of the world's largest octopus fishing nations. The heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (0307520000), making classification simple, but the Spain-Morocco supply relationship means importers should carefully document the country of origin (where the octopus was caught) versus the country of export to avoid misdeclaration. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply, and frozen octopus from certain origins has historically appeared on FDA import alerts, making supplier vetting a compliance priority.
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Country of origin for seafood is generally determined by where the fish was harvested, not where it was processed or frozen. Octopus caught in Moroccan waters and processed in Spain would typically be declared as originating in Morocco. Importers should obtain documentation from the Spanish exporter confirming the catch origin, as misdeclaring origin can result in penalties and potential trade-remedy liability.
Quality distinctions such as size (weight per piece), skin-on versus skin-off, and blanched versus raw frozen significantly affect commercial pricing and buyer specifications, but the HTS does not subdivide frozen octopus by grade — all forms fall under 0307520000. Grade and specification details belong in the commercial invoice and purchase contract rather than the tariff classification, though they may be relevant to FDA labeling and net-weight declarations.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| MOROCCO | $5.6M | -- | -$5.6M |
| INDONESIA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| MEXICO | $1.7M | $37K | -$1.7M |
| PHILIPPINES | $1.3M | $4K | -$1.3M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307520000 | OCTOPUS, FROZEN | $19.1M | 10.32% | $1.7M |
OCTOPUS, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307520000 | OCTOPUS, FROZEN | $443K |
OCTOPUS, FROZEN
61.9K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $4.6M | $269K | -$4.4M |
| New Jersey | $3.2M | $103K | -$3.1M |
| Massachusetts | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $6.7M | -- | -$6.7M |
| MIAMI, FL | $3.6M | $9K | -$3.6M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |