0307.52.00.00 - Frozen

This HTS classification, 0307.52.00.00, specifically covers octopus (Octopus spp.) that have undergone a freezing process. This includes octopus that has been quick-frozen or frozen in any other manner, intended for commercial sale and consumption. The critical defining characteristic for this category is the state of the product – frozen – which distinguishes it from other forms of octopus covered elsewhere in the tariff.

Unlike its sibling category 0307.51.00.00, which encompasses live, fresh, or chilled octopus, this classification applies solely to octopus that has been preserved through freezing. The freezing process significantly alters the product's physical state and shelf-life, necessitating a distinct tariff heading for customs purposes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to describe. Therefore, classification under 0307.52.00.00 is final for frozen octopus. When classifying, import and export professionals should ensure the product is indeed octopus and has been preserved by freezing. The parent category, covering molluscs, provides the broader context for all octopus classifications within Chapter 3.