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U.S. imports of frozen octopus (HS 030752) totaled $16.6M in July 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Frozen Octopus paid $1.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $12.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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153 shipments/mo
Subheading 2 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030752 · $16.6M of $88.3M
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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ImportsExports
Imports
$16.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$152KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307520000 | Octopus, Frozen | $16.6M | 8.19% | 76.56% | $1.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307520000 | Octopus, Frozen | $152K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Spain and Morocco together supply 54% of it.
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rate provision · imports
23.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.19%.