Dressed Chilled Dogfish Trunks
Dressed chilled dogfish trunks, which are gilled, gutted, and headed, are a common trade form for shark. They are kept fresh or chilled and are not filleted or meat-separated, so they fall under tariff item 0302.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dogfish trunks are further processed into fillets
Fillets of fish, fresh or chilled, are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.02.
If the dogfish are dried, salted, or in brine
Dried or salted fish falls under heading 03.05, which covers preserved fish.
If the product includes edible fish offal
Edible fish offal of dogfish or other sharks is classified under subheading 0302.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Have documentation showing the fish is fit for human consumption, as unfit fish fall under Chapter 5
• Verify the species is not listed under CITES, as shark species may require permits
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.81.00
Chilled Dogfish Gutted and Headed
Chilled dogfish, gutted and headed, remaining fresh or chilled and not further processed into fillets. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, retaining the form of whole or minimally processed fish.
Chilled Pacific Dogfish Whole
Whole Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi, synonymous with acanthias), fresh or chilled from Northeast Pacific fisheries. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Caught Squalus Acanthias
Freshly caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) that are iced immediately after harvest for chilling are classified under tariff item 0302.81.00. This product is fresh or chilled and not filleted, fitting the description of dogfish and other sharks.
Fresh Chilled Blacktip Shark
Fresh or chilled blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus), a coastal species imported whole or in dressed form for local fisheries and sport markets. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as it is a shark, fresh or chilled, and excludes fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Blue Shark
Fresh or chilled blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species imported whole or dressed for its meat and fins. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Bull Shark
Fresh or chilled bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), imported whole or dressed for its meat. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, and is not classified as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.