Frozen Head-Off Dogfish Blocks (Squalus spp.) from China
Frozen blocks of dogfish with heads removed, scaled and washed, packed in 20kg boxes for bulk import. HTS 0303.81.00.11 applies to frozen whole or minimally processed dogfish, not reaching fillet stage of 0304. Common in Europe for smoked fish production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare net weight accurately excluding ice glaze (up to 5% allowed); EU origin often requires catch certificates
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'shark steaks' triggering higher scrutiny