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U.S. exports of dogfish and other sharks, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030281) totaled $52K in December 2024, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: December 2024 dataDogfish (spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias) and other shark species shipped fresh or chilled are split into two US tariff lines: 0302810011 for dogfish specifically and 0302810091 for all other sharks. Spiny dogfish has a commercial market in the US and Europe for its firm white flesh, while other shark species may enter for specialty foodservice or ethnic market channels. Importers should be aware that several shark species are subject to CITES Appendix II listing — including certain requiem and hammerhead sharks — requiring export documentation from the country of origin and US Fish and Wildlife Service review. Shark fin import restrictions under the Shark Conservation Act may also be relevant depending on the form of the product.
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Yes. The Shark Conservation Act prohibits the importation of sharks with fins removed and the body discarded. Additionally, CITES Appendix II listings cover several commercially traded shark species, requiring valid export permits. Importers must verify the species, confirm CITES status, and ensure fins are naturally attached or that the shipment complies with applicable fin-to-carcass ratio rules.
Line 0302810011 is reserved for dogfish (genus Squalus), a small, commercially fished shark with an established market in the US and UK. Line 0302810091 covers all other fresh or chilled sharks not classified as dogfish. The distinction matters for duty calculation and for species-specific trade monitoring; the commercial invoice should clearly identify the species by scientific name.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | -- | -- |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302810091 | SHARKS, FR/CH, EXC FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES, NESOI | $3K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Alabama | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | -- | -- |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | -- | -- |