Dogfish and other sharks
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. > Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Dogfish and other sharks > Dogfish and other sharks
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Products classified under Tariff item 0303.81.00
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 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 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.