Frozen Spiny Dogfish from Japan
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 — 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%
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