Frozen Spiny Dogfish from Canada
Frozen whole spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species commonly harvested in the North Atlantic. Classified under HTS 0303.81.0091 as frozen other sharks, excluding fillets and edible offal, due to its status as a shark not specified elsewhere in the hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify species identification with scientific names and CITES documentation if applicable for sustainable sourcing
• Provide detailed commercial invoices specifying whole frozen sharks to avoid misclassification as fillets under 0304
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims