Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Frozen Fillets of Dogfish, Sharks, Rays & Skates (HS 030488) totaled $89K in August 2026.
Frozen Fillets of Dogfish, Sharks, Rays & Skates imports of $9K in August 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElasmobranch fillets — covering spiny dogfish, other shark species, rays, and skates (Rajidae) — enter the US frozen under a single 10-digit line (0304880000), making species-level documentation critical for both classification and sustainability compliance. Panama and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Taiwan, Nicaragua, and South Korea also significant sources, reflecting the wide geographic spread of shark and ray fisheries. Importers should be aware that certain shark species are subject to CITES trade controls, and FDA exercises oversight of seafood safety under its HACCP seafood program. Accurate species identification on commercial invoices is essential, as misidentification can trigger admissibility issues at the port of entry.
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Yes. Several shark and ray species are listed under CITES Appendices II or III, requiring export permits and re-export certificates from the country of origin. Importers must verify species identity against current CITES listings before shipment, as enforcement applies at the port of entry regardless of the HTS classification.
CBP and FDA expect commercial invoices and packing lists to identify the species by common and/or scientific name. Because all elasmobranch fillets fall under a single 10-digit line (0304880000), species-level labeling is driven by FDA seafood labeling rules and CITES compliance rather than by tariff differentiation. A licensed customs broker familiar with seafood admissibility can help ensure documentation meets both agencies' requirements.
Subheading 26 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030488 · $89K of $140.2M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304880000 | Dogfish, Oth Shrks, Rays/Skates Fillets, Frozen | $9K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304880000 | Dogfish, Oth Shrks, Rays/Skates Fillets, Frozen | $89K |
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.
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Imports
$9KYoY · free account
Exports
$89KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $211K of Frozen Fillets of Dogfish, Sharks, Rays & Skates and exported $863K.
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 August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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France and India together take 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.50% of imports for consumption.