Frozen Sturgeon Whole from Canada
Whole frozen sturgeon (Acipenser spp.), ungutted and head-on, excluding any fillets or separated meat per heading 0304. HTS 0303.89.00.13 covers frozen shad and sturgeon as other fish, fit for further processing but not human-ready flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export permits for sturgeon species to comply with wildlife regulations beyond standard HTS
• Ensure temperature logs below -18°C for frozen state; pitfall is reclassification if partially thawed during transit
• Label with scientific name and country of origin; avoid mixing with caviar components which fall under 0305