Frozen Spiny Dogfish from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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