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0303.82.00Rays and skates (Rajidae)

0303.83.00Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)

0303.84.00Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.)

0303.89.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 0303.8

Bulk Frozen Dogfish for Processing (Squalus megalops)

Bulk-packed frozen shortspine spurdog (Squalus megalops) in totes, whole round, primarily for omega-3 oil extraction or mincing. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Blacktip Shark

Frozen whole blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus), a coastal species commonly used in soups and steaks. This product is presented whole, not as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and is therefore classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Blue Shark

Frozen whole blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species often used for meat and fishmeal production. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Bull Shark

Frozen whole bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), an estuarine species with firm meat suitable for grilling. The product is presented whole, often with heads and guts removed, but not reduced to fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00.

Frozen Dogfish Whole (Squalus acanthias)

Whole frozen dogfish (Squalus acanthias), typically caught in cold Atlantic waters, supplied ungutted with head and fins intact. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Greenland Shark

Frozen whole Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), a large Arctic species used in traditional Icelandic fermentation. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Gutted Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi)

Frozen dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) eviscerated with gills and entrails removed, head on, from Pacific North American stocks. The product remains a whole fish, not processed to the fillet or meat stage of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00.

Frozen Hammerhead Shark

Frozen whole scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini), targeted for meat and fins despite conservation concerns. The product is presented whole, not as fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Head-Off Dogfish Blocks (Squalus spp.)

Frozen blocks of dogfish with heads removed, scaled and washed, packed in 20kg boxes for bulk import. The product is minimally processed and does not reach the fillet stage of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus - misclassified as Dogfish)

Frozen whole Pacific sleeper shark (Somniosus pacificus), sometimes erroneously labeled as dogfish due to family similarities. The product is a whole fish, not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks, provided the taxonomy is verified.

Frozen Porbeagle Shark

Frozen whole porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), valued for its lean meat used in fish and chips. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Shortfin Mako Shark

Frozen whole shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), prized for sport fishing and culinary use. The product is presented whole and unfilleted, not as fish meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Silky Shark

Frozen silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), a pelagic species often caught as bycatch, presented whole and excluding any fillets or meat. It is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 as 'dogfish and other sharks' because it is a shark species not excluded by Chapter 3 notes. The product is frozen and not processed beyond simple cleaning.

Frozen Spiny Dogfish

Frozen whole spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species commonly harvested for its meat and fins. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

Frozen Spiny Dogfish Trunks (Squalus acanthias)

Frozen trunks of spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) with head and tail removed but body intact. They are classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 as frozen dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. The product is sourced from sustainable fisheries and is not advanced processed beyond simple trimming.

Frozen Thresher Shark

Frozen whole thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus), notable for its long tail used traditionally in some cuisines. The product is presented whole, typically heads-off but not reduced to fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00.

Frozen Tiger Shark

Frozen whole tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), a large requiem shark used in Asian markets for meat. The product is presented as a whole carcass, not as fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.

IQF Frozen Dogfish Portions (Squalus spp.)

Individually quick frozen (IQF) skin-on portions of dogfish (Squalus spp.), not skinned or filleted, preserving the whole form without meat separation. These are classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 as frozen dogfish and other sharks, as they are not advanced processed. The product is used in retail bait or specialty markets.

Frozen Atlantic Stingray Fillets

Frozen Atlantic stingray fillets, derived from Dasyatis sabina, are classified under this tariff item as frozen rays and skates of the Rajidae family. Although presented as fillets, they are excluded from heading 03.04, which covers fish meat, and are instead classified here as whole frozen fish products. This product is sourced from sustainable fisheries and is intended for further processing or direct culinary use.

Frozen Barndoor Skate

Whole frozen barndoor skate (Dipturus laevis) is a large Rajidae species, presented ungutted and intended for filleting or further processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fish fillets and offal. It is sourced from quota-managed fisheries in U.S. waters and is suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Blonde Ray

Frozen blonde ray (Raja brachyura) is a European Rajidae species, supplied as whole fish in export packs. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is prized for its wings in culinary applications and is intended for human consumption.

Frozen Clearnose Skate

Frozen clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria) is a Western Atlantic Rajidae species, supplied whole for processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is sourced from sustainably managed stocks and is suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Greenland Skate

Frozen Greenland skate (Raja hyperborea) is an Arctic Rajidae species, supplied whole. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is a coldwater species intended for human consumption or further processing.

Frozen Little Skate Wings

Frozen little skate wings (Leucoraja erinacea) are trimmed but retain the whole fish form, excluding fillets of heading 03.04. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, as it is not further processed into meat or offal. It is intended for culinary use and is sourced from the Rajidae family.

Frozen Round Skate

Whole frozen round skate (Raja fyllae) is a deepwater Rajidae species, IQF packed and intended for food or bait use. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is suitable for human consumption and further processing.

Frozen Sandy Ray

Frozen sandy ray (Raja circularis) is an Iberian Rajidae species, supplied whole. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is intended for the food industry and is suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Smooth Skate

Frozen whole smooth skate (Malacoraja senta) is a Rajidae species from the Northeast Atlantic, packed in 20kg blocks. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is used in fish and chips and is suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Spotted Ray

Frozen spotted ray (Raja montagui) is a Northeast Atlantic Rajidae species, supplied as whole frozen blocks. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is sustainably certified and intended for human consumption.

Frozen Starry Ray

Frozen starry ray (Raja asterias) is a Mediterranean Rajidae species, supplied as small whole frozen fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is a niche market product intended for human consumption.

Frozen Thorny Skate Whole

Whole frozen thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata) is a Rajidae species caught in North Atlantic waters, presented ungutted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is used in ethnic cuisine and is suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Undulate Ray

Frozen undulate ray (Raja undulata) is an Atlantic Rajidae species, supplied whole for industrial use. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is a processing raw material intended for human consumption.

Frozen Winter Skate

Frozen winter skate (Leucoraja ocellata) is a Rajidae species from the U.S. Northeast fishery, supplied whole and ungutted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.82.00 as frozen rays and skates, excluding fillets and offal. It is in high demand in Asian markets and is suitable for human consumption.

Block Frozen Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)

Block frozen toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) frozen in large blocks at sea, presented whole and unprocessed except for freezing. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen fish of the genus Dissostichus, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.

Frozen Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off

Frozen Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) with head removed but gutted intact, preserved by freezing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, as it is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.

Frozen Dressed Patagonian Toothfish

Frozen dressed Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), gilled and gutted but otherwise whole, suitable for restaurant portioning. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, not processed into fillets or other meat.

Frozen Gutted Antarctic Toothfish

Frozen gutted Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), viscera removed post-catch and immediately frozen at sea. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, excluding fillets and other fish meat.

Frozen Patagonian Toothfish Whole

Whole frozen Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), a large predatory fish from sub-Antarctic waters, imported ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish in whole form.

Frozen Whole Chilean Sea Bass

Frozen whole Chilean sea bass, the commercial name for Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), imported intact for luxury seafood markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, excluding fillets and other meat.

IQF Frozen Toothfish Loins

IQF frozen toothfish loins from Dissostichus spp., large intact sections without further filleting. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, provided the loins are not considered fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.

Bulk Frozen Sea Bass for Processing

Bulk frozen whole Dicentrarchus sea bass imported for further processing into fillets. The fish are presented whole and frozen, not filleted or otherwise prepared as fish meat of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0303.84.00 as frozen seabass.

Frozen Dressed Sea Bass (Headed and Gutted)

Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that has been headed and gutted but remains whole, not cut into fillets or other fish meat. This form is still considered a whole fish for tariff purposes, falling under tariff item 0303.84.00.

Frozen European Sea Bass Whole (Dicentrarchus labrax)

Whole frozen European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), imported ungutted and unfilleted. As a whole fish of the Dicentrarchus genus, it is correctly classified under tariff item 0303.84.00 for frozen seabass.

Frozen Farmed Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish Alternative)

Frozen whole farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that is marketed as a Chilean sea bass alternative. Despite the marketing name, the species is Dicentrarchus, which is specifically covered by tariff item 0303.84.00 for frozen seabass.

Frozen Gilled and Gutted Sea Bass

Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) with gills and viscera removed but otherwise whole. This dressed presentation is still considered a whole fish, not fillets or offal, and is classified under tariff item 0303.84.00.

Frozen Whole Sea Bass Scaleless

Frozen whole Dicentrarchus sea bass that is naturally scaleless. The absence of scales does not affect classification, and the fish remains a whole frozen seabass under tariff item 0303.84.00.

Frozen Wild-Caught Mediterranean Sea Bass

Frozen whole wild-caught European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from the Mediterranean, presented ungutted. As a whole frozen fish of the Dicentrarchus genus, it falls under tariff item 0303.84.00.

IQF Frozen Sea Bass Portions (Skin-On, Bone-In)

IQF frozen sea bass portions from Dicentrarchus spp., cut into steaks or chunks but retaining skin and bones. These are not fillets or fish meat of heading 03.04, so they are classified under tariff item 0303.84.00 as frozen seabass.

Frozen Alewife Shad

Block-frozen whole alewife shad, used for bait and processing, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is not a fillet or fish meat of heading 03.04, and it is presented whole, excluding edible offal subheadings.

Frozen American Shad Whole

Whole frozen American shad, presented ungutted for preservation, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product excludes fillets and meat of heading 03.04, and it is not edible offal.

Frozen Anchovies

Whole frozen anchovies (Engraulis spp.), excluding fillets, intended for human consumption. These small fish are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so they fall under the 'other' tariff item.

Frozen Argentine Sea Smelt

Frozen whole Argentine sea smelts (Hypomesus japonicus), caught in Pacific waters, excluding fillets or meat of heading 03.04. These are typically sold ungutted and are classified as 'other' frozen fish.

Frozen Atlantic Cod

Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) weighing under 7 kg each, presented without fillets or other processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, as it does not meet the specific subheading criteria for cod under 0303.85.

Frozen Atlantic Mackerel

Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), excluding fillets and meat, suitable for human consumption. This species is not listed in the more specific subheadings of heading 03.03, so it is classified as 'other' frozen fish.

Frozen Atlantic Sturgeon

Block-frozen whole Atlantic sturgeon, head-off but intact, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is not separated into meat or fillets, and it is fit for human consumption, excluding offal.

Frozen Beluga Sturgeon

Rare frozen whole beluga sturgeon, CITES-restricted, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is presented intact and is not a fillet or fish meat of heading 03.04.

Frozen Blue Whiting

Whole frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), a small gadoid fish excluding meat. This species is not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so it falls under the 'other' frozen fish category.

Frozen Capelin

Whole frozen capelin (Mallotus villosus), roe-bearing fish excluding fillets. This species is not listed in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so it is classified as 'other' frozen fish.

Frozen Capelin Sea Smelt

Frozen whole capelin (Mallotus villosus), a small forage fish from North Atlantic fisheries, presented whole and ungutted. Classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, specifically as sea smelts when not separately identified.

Frozen Capelin Smelt

Frozen whole capelin (Mallotus villosus), often grouped with smelts due to similar appearance, used as bait or food fish. Classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, specifically as other smelts when not distinctly classified elsewhere.