Fresh Chilled Spiny Dogfish Whole

Whole spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) caught fresh or chilled, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.81.00.11 as it is specifically dogfish of the Squalus species, live or chilled for immediate use in seafood markets or processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen dogfish shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into fillets or steaks

Fillets and other fish meat of sharks fall under heading 0304, regardless of state.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other shark species like porbeagle

Other sharks excluding dogfish (e.g., Lamna nasus) are classified under 0302.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific naming (Squalus spp.) via certificates to avoid misclassification

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to qualify as 'chilled' and prevent spoilage claims

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; note no direct section 609 applies but general seafood rules do