U.S. exports of Frozen Dogfish and Other Sharks (Except Fillets) (HS 030496) totaled $102K in December 2025, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: December 2025 dataFrozen dogfish and shark products in forms other than fillets — such as headed-and-gutted, dressed, or other non-fillet cuts — classify under 0304960000, with Mexico as the primary US supplier. This heading captures shark product forms used in specialty food markets and further processing, distinct from the fillet-specific heading 030488. As with frozen shark fillets, CITES Appendix II listings for certain shark species mean that importers must verify species identity and confirm that required export documentation accompanies the shipment.
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This heading covers frozen shark and dogfish in non-fillet forms — including whole dressed fish, headed-and-gutted product, steaks, and other cuts that do not meet the definition of a fillet. Frozen fillets of the same species classify under heading 030488 (HTS 0304880000). The distinction turns on whether the product has been separated into the characteristic flat muscle portions that define a fillet under CBP interpretation.
Species ambiguity is a significant compliance risk given CITES controls on several commercially traded shark species. Importers should require species-level identification (common and scientific name) on commercial invoices and packing lists, and request supplier DNA testing records or catch logs where species verification is uncertain. USFWS may require CITES documentation at entry if the species cannot be confirmed as non-listed, so resolving ambiguity before shipment is strongly advisable. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with wildlife import regulations is recommended.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to December 2025, the U.S. imported $125K of Frozen Dogfish and Other Sharks (Except Fillets).
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 2025 · imports 3 of 12 months reported, exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 22 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030496 · $102K of $140.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304960000 | Dogfish and Other Sharks, Frozen, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304960000 | Dogfish and Other Sharks, Frozen, NESOI | $173K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · December 2025
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Germany and France together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.