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U.S. imports of octopus, live, fresh, or chilled (HS 030751) totaled $2K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Octopus, Live, Fresh, or Chilled imports of $2K in May 2026 ran 400% above the year-to-date monthly average of $426.8.
Last updated: May 2026 dataLive, fresh, and chilled octopus occupies a premium niche in the US seafood market, supplying high-end restaurants and specialty fishmongers where texture and freshness command significant price premiums over frozen product. Japan is the leading supplier, leveraging both domestic aquaculture and established air-freight cold-chain networks; Mexico is also a notable source given geographic proximity and active Pacific and Gulf fisheries. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (0307510000), so classification is straightforward, but importers must ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and file Prior Notice before arrival. Shelf life constraints make transit time a critical procurement variable, and any delay at the port of entry can render a shipment commercially unsalvageable.
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Fresh chilled octopus typically has a commercial shelf life of 7–12 days from harvest under optimal refrigeration (near 0°C). Given transit time and port clearance, importers generally need to plan for air freight and pre-clearance arrangements to ensure product reaches buyers with adequate remaining shelf life. Any FDA examination hold can consume critical days, so maintaining a strong compliance history with FDA helps minimize examination frequency.
Octopus species commonly traded commercially are not listed under CITES and do not require APHIS wildlife import permits. However, if a shipment includes a species that is CITES-listed or protected under the Lacey Act, additional documentation would be required. Importers should verify the species' regulatory status, particularly for less common octopus species sourced from new supply regions.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDURAS | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307510000 | OCTOPUS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $55K |
OCTOPUS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED
2.7K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $20K | $55K | +$34K |
| Georgia | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | $20K | -- | -$20K |
| ATLANTA, GA | $3K | -- | -$3K |