Dogfish and other sharks
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Other, frozen: > Dogfish and other sharks
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0304.96.00.00
Frozen Spiny Dogfish Fillets
Frozen fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a common shark species used in fish and chips. Classified under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen fillets of dogfish and other sharks, distinct from fresh or chilled forms. These are skinless, boneless cuts ready for further processing or direct consumption.
Frozen Blue Shark Meat Blocks
Frozen blocks of meat from blue shark (Prionace glauca), often minced or whole muscle for industrial use in fish sticks. Falls under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen other fish meat from sharks. These are typically skin-on, bone-in blocks destined for further filleting.
Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fillets
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), prized for its firm texture in gourmet applications. Classified in HTS 0304.96.00.00 for frozen shark fillets and meat. These are IQF (individually quick frozen) for retail packaging.
Frozen Mako Shark Steaks
Cross-cut steaks from shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), frozen for barbecue or smoking. HTS 0304.96.00.00 covers these as frozen shark meat cuts. Bone-in steaks retain natural shape for premium markets.
Frozen Thresher Shark Fillet Portions
IQF portions from pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus), trimmed for sushi or ceviche after thawing. Under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen other shark meat. These are vacuum-packed smaller cuts from larger fillets.