Fresh Chilled Pacific Sleeper Shark from Germany
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.
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
• FDA prior notice for seafood; CITES if applicable for somniosus; differentiate from dogfish for accurate subheading