Chilled Dogfish Gutted and Headed from Japan
Dogfish (Squalus spp.) prepared by gutting and removing the head while remaining fresh or chilled, not further processed into fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.81.00.11 as it retains the form of whole or minimally processed chilled dogfish, excluding offal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide processing logs confirming minimal preparation (gutting/head-off only) to stay in 0302
• Label with exact Squalus species and harvest date to meet traceability requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of over-processing leading to reclassification as 0304 fish meat