Fresh Chilled Pacific Sleeper Shark from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice for seafood; CITES if applicable for somniosus; differentiate from dogfish for accurate subheading