Fresh Chilled Spiny Dogfish Whole from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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