U.S. exports of Fresh or Chilled Dogfish and Other Sharks (Whole, Not Filleted) (HS 030281) totaled $52K in December 2024, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: December 2024 dataDogfish and other sharks traded fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form are split at the US 10-digit level between dogfish (0302810011) and other sharks not elsewhere specified (0302810091), a distinction that matters for both duty assessment and species-specific trade controls. Several shark species are listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring export permits from the country of origin, and US domestic law restricts shark finning, so documentation of the whole-fish presentation is commercially important. The fresh cold-chain window for shark is narrow, making this a specialty trade primarily serving ethnic markets and high-end food service.
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Several commercially traded shark species — including oceanic whitetip, silky, thresher, and hammerhead sharks — are listed on CITES Appendix II. Shipments of these species require valid CITES export permits from the country of origin; importers should confirm species identity and permit status with US Fish and Wildlife Service before the goods arrive at the US port of entry.
The US schedule separates spiny dogfish and related Squalus species (0302810011) from all other sharks (0302810091). The distinction is species-based; importers should ensure the commercial invoice and packing list identify the species clearly, as misclassification between the two lines can trigger a tariff discrepancy and delay clearance.
Subheading 29 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030281 · $52K of $23.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to December 2024, the U.S. imported $18K of Fresh or Chilled Dogfish and Other Sharks (Whole, Not Filleted).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2024 · imports 3 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
Exports · December 2024
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Canada and Netherlands together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.