Fresh Chilled Pacific Sleeper Shark
Pacific sleeper shark (Somniosus pacificus) is a deep-sea species occasionally imported fresh or chilled for niche markets and research. Classified as 'other sharks' under HTS 0302.81.00 when whole and chilled.
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If treated as edible offal
Whole sharks exclude offal subheadings per hierarchy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice for seafood; CITES if applicable for somniosus; differentiate from dogfish for accurate subheading
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