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0303.81.00.11/Frozen Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus - misclassified as Dogfish)/Japan

Frozen Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus - misclassified as Dogfish) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Scientific naming mandatory; NOAA fisheries observer reports

• Pitfall: genetic mismatch causes seizure