Fresh Chilled Spiny Dogfish Fillets
Fresh chilled fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species commonly harvested in North Atlantic waters. These fillets are skinned and boneless, prepared as other fish meat suitable for human consumption. Classified under HTS 0304.56.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of dogfish and other sharks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen shark fillets shift to heading 0304.71 for frozen fish fillets, excluding fresh/chilled categories.
If imported as whole fresh sharks
Whole fresh or chilled sharks (not filleted) are classified under 0302.71 as fresh or chilled fish excluding fillets.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, and pellets from sharks for human consumption fall under heading 0309, not 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names and provide catch certificates to confirm origin and sustainability
• Ensure product remains fresh or chilled (below 0°C but not frozen) upon import to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0304.71
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include lot traceability for potential recalls
Related Products under HTS 0304.56.00.00
Chilled Blue Shark Steaks
Cross-cut steaks from blue shark (Prionace glauca), fresh chilled and ready for culinary use in restaurants or retail. These are other fish meat from sharks, not minced, maintaining natural texture. HTS 0304.56.00.00 covers such chilled shark products excluding whole fish.
Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark Fillets
High-quality fillets from porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), fresh chilled for premium markets valuing its firm white meat. Supplied skinless and trimmed as other shark fish meat. Falls under 0304.56.00.00 for fresh or chilled dogfish and sharks excluding whole or headed/gutted forms.
Chilled Mako Shark Meat Portions
Boneless portions from shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), chilled fresh for sushi or grilling. These trimmed meat pieces qualify as other fish meat from sharks. Precisely matches HTS 0304.56.00.00 for chilled shark products.
Fresh Chilled Dogfish Meat Blocks
Large blocks of minced-free dogfish meat from various small shark species, fresh chilled for further portioning. Treated as other fish meat under shark category. HTS 0304.56.00.00 applies to all non-minced fresh/chilled shark meat.