Fresh Chilled Spiny Dogfish from Mexico
Whole fresh or chilled spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species commonly harvested for its meat used in fish and chips. Classified under HTS 0302.81.00.91 as 'other' dogfish and sharks, excluding fillets and offal, due to its status as a live-caught shark not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if the shark species is listed, as many sharks require endangered species documentation
• Ensure proper temperature logs for chilled fish to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements during transit
• Verify species identification via scientific name on invoices to prevent misclassification as a different fish