Fresh Spiny Dogfish Fillets from China
Fresh fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a common shark species caught in Atlantic waters, are skinned and deboned for immediate use. They fall under HTS 0304.47.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets specifically of dogfish and other sharks, excluding mincing or processing into pellets or flours.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific names to confirm classification under dogfish/sharks; misidentification can lead to reclassification
• Ensure fillets are fresh or chilled (not frozen) and provide temperature logs for compliance during import inspection
• Comply with US FDA seafood HACCP requirements and obtain health certificates to avoid holds at port