Frozen Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus - misclassified as Dogfish) from Canada
Frozen whole sleeper sharks sometimes erroneously labeled as dogfish due to family similarities. HTS 0303.81.00.11 strictly for Squalus spp.; verify taxonomy. Rare import for research or niche markets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Scientific naming mandatory; NOAA fisheries observer reports
• Pitfall: genetic mismatch causes seizure