Fresh Spiny Dogfish for Sashimi
High-quality fresh or chilled spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) prepared minimally for raw consumption like sashimi, whole or dressed. Falls under HTS 0302.81.00.11 as chilled dogfish excluding fillets, suitable for ethnic markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinned or filleted for sashimi
Minimal fillets of other fish including sharks go to 0304.89.
If other sharks like mako
Dogfish-specific vs. other sharks like Isurus spp. in 0302.82.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets from dogfish processed for food fall under heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include parasite destruction treatment records if for raw consumption per FDA guidelines
• Use insulated shipping with temperature monitors to prove 'fresh or chilled' status
• Declare accurately to avoid duties on misclassified frozen product
Related Products under HTS 0302.81.00.11
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.
Chilled Dogfish Gutted and Headed
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.
Chilled Pacific Dogfish Whole
Whole Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi, synonymous with acanthias) fresh or chilled from Northeast Pacific fisheries. HTS 0302.81.00.11 applies to all Squalus spp. dogfish in chilled form, excluding processed meat.
Fresh Caught Squalus Acanthias
Freshly caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) iced immediately post-harvest for chilling. Precisely matches HTS 0302.81.00.11 for chilled Squalus spp., destined for European or US fillet processors.
Dressed Chilled Dogfish Trunks
Dogfish trunks (gilled, gutted, headed) maintained fresh or chilled, a common trade form for shark. Remains under HTS 0302.81.00.11 as it is not filleted or meat-separated per heading 0304 exclusion.