Frozen Dogfish, Shark, Ray & Skate Fillets

Several commercially traded shark species — including oceanic whitetip, silky, thresher, and hammerhead sharks, as well as manta rays — are listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring non-detriment findings and export permits from the country of export. Importers of frozen shark or ray fillets must obtain species identification documentation from their supplier to confirm CITES compliance before shipment.

Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) fillets are sometimes marketed under trade names such as 'rock salmon' or 'cape shark' in export markets. Regardless of the commercial name used on invoices, classification under 0304880000 is determined by the biological species; importers should ensure the scientific name appears on commercial documentation to avoid classification disputes at entry.