Frozen Spiny Dogfish
Frozen whole spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species commonly harvested for its meat and fins. Classified under HTS 0303.81.00 as frozen dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets or fish meat of heading 0304. This covers the intact frozen shark suitable for further processing into food products.
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If processed into fillets
Frozen shark fillets fall under subheading 0303.91 for edible fish offal and fillets, not whole fish.
If ground into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific naming to confirm dogfish classification; obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain shark species; ensure chain of custody documentation for frozen state compliance
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