Frozen Dogfish Whole (Squalus acanthias) from China
Whole frozen dogfish from the Squalus species, typically caught in cold Atlantic waters, supplied ungutted with head and fins intact. Classified under HTS 0303.81.00.11 as frozen dogfish (Squalus spp.), excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. Ideal for further processing into steaks or fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and verify species via DNA testing to confirm Squalus spp.; ensure chain-of-custody docs for sustainability certifications like MSC
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as generic shark leads to reclassification