Frozen Gutted Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) from Japan

Frozen dogfish eviscerated with gills and entrails removed, head on, from Pacific North American stocks. Falls under HTS 0303.81.00.11 as frozen dogfish excluding fillets; remains 'other fish' not processed to meat stage. Used in industrial fishmeal or ethnic cuisines.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Provide commercial invoice detailing gutting process and species; watch for CITES if endangered populations

Pitfall: over-freezing causing quality rejection at entry