HS Code 160555
Prepared and Preserved Octopus
HS code 160555 is for prepared or preserved octopus, including cooked octopus arms in vacuum packs, canned octopus in oil, and prepared octopus salads.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160555 — Prepared and Preserved Octopus
Covers octopus that has been cooked, canned, or otherwise preserved. Typical items include octopus salads in oil or canned octopus chunks.
What's included
- Canned octopus in olive oil
- Cooked octopus tentacles
- Octopus salad in vinegar
- Prepared octopus carpaccio
What's excluded
- Frozen raw octopus → use
030752(Raw frozen octopus belongs to Chapter 3.)
Common examples
- Ready-to-eat cooked octopus legs
- Octopus pieces in garlic oil (canned)
- Marinated octopus snacks
- Pulpo a la gallega (prepared)
Frequently asked questions
What defines 'prepared' for octopus?
Preparation includes cooking, smoking, or preserving in brine/oil. If it's just raw and frozen, use 0307.52.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires a health certificate and catch certificate (IUU regulation).
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Morocco, Spain, Mauritania
- Top importers: Spain, Italy, United States
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Key takeaway
Used for a high-value trade of processed octopus, especially from North Africa to Europe.
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