U.S. exports of octopus, live, fresh, or chilled (HS 030751) totaled $12K in August 2026.
Octopus, Live, Fresh, or Chilled imports of $2K in August 2026 ran 323% above the year-to-date monthly average of $566.75.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLive, fresh, and chilled octopus — a perishable specialty seafood with a narrow cold-chain window — is consolidated into a single 10-digit line (0307510000) under this heading, with Japan and Mexico the leading US suppliers. FDA governs admissibility as a seafood product, and importers must ensure foreign processors or harvesters comply with HACCP requirements; air freight is the predominant mode for live and fresh product given shelf-life constraints. Demand is concentrated in high-end foodservice and ethnic retail markets, making consistent sizing and quality documentation important commercial considerations alongside tariff compliance.
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Live octopus requires oxygenated seawater tanks and typically moves by air freight with very short transit times. Fresh chilled octopus (not live) must be maintained at near-freezing temperatures throughout transit and is generally limited to air or fast sea routes. Importers should confirm that the port of entry has refrigerated examination facilities, as FDA may select shipments for physical inspection, and a delay without proper temperature control can result in product loss or refusal of entry.
Fresh or chilled octopus (030751) and frozen octopus (030759) occupy separate HS subheadings with potentially different duty rates. Beyond tariff treatment, the distinction affects market positioning: fresh and chilled product commands a premium in foodservice but requires faster logistics and tighter quality control. Importers should ensure the temperature history of the shipment is documented, as product that has been frozen and thawed cannot legitimately be entered as 'fresh or chilled.'
HSChapter 03
Subheading 20 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030751 · $12K of $42.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307510000 | Octopus, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $2K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307510000 | Octopus, Live, Fresh or Chilled | $12K |
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.
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$2KYoY · free account
Exports
$12KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Australia and French Polynesia together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.