0303.81.00.11/Frozen Spiny Dogfish Trunks (Squalus acanthias)/Japan

Frozen Spiny Dogfish Trunks (Squalus acanthias) from Japan

Frozen trunks of spiny dogfish (primary Squalus acanthias), head and tail removed but body intact. Classified in HTS 0303.81.00.11 for frozen dogfish excluding advanced processing. Sourced from sustainable fisheries off New England.

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

• Maintain -18°C or below throughout supply chain; provide fishery improvement project docs

• Pitfall: incorrect HTS if fins separated (see 0302/0303 fin subheadings)