Frozen Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus - misclassified as Dogfish) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the species taxonomy to ensure it is correctly classified under 0303.81.00, as mislabeling may cause delays
• Check if the Pacific sleeper shark is subject to any Canadian or international trade restrictions
• Provide the scientific name and catch location on the customs declaration to support classification