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HSChapter 03
U.S. imports of frozen dogfish, shark, ray, and skate fillets (HS 030488) totaled $25K in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Frozen Dogfish, Shark, Ray, and Skate Fillets imports of $25K in June 2026 ran 67% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15K.
Frozen fillets of dogfish, other sharks, rays, and skates enter under a single tariff line (0304880000) and serve niche markets including fish-and-chip trade (where dogfish is sold as 'rock salmon' or 'huss' in export markets) and specialty seafood processors. Taiwan is the leading US supplier, reflecting its substantial distant-water shark fishing fleet, with Mexico and Panama also contributing. Importers should be aware that certain shark species are subject to CITES Appendix II listing, which requires export permits from the country of origin and import documentation demonstrating legal acquisition.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Several commercially traded shark species — including oceanic whitetip, silky, and certain hammerhead and thresher sharks — are listed under CITES Appendix II. Imports of these species require a valid CITES export permit from the country of origin and a US import permit issued by USFWS. Importers should verify species identification at the supplier level before shipment to avoid admissibility issues.
Rays and skates (order Batoidea) are classified together with sharks and dogfish under 0304880000 when presented as frozen fillets. The key classification criterion is the product form — a fillet — rather than the specific elasmobranch species. If the product is not a fillet (e.g., wings or whole dressed), it may classify elsewhere in Chapter 3.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304880000 | DOGFISH,OTH SHRKS,RAYS/SKATES FILLETS,FROZEN | $25K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
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 | $47K |
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
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | -- | $47K | +$47K |
| California | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON, MA | -- | $47K | +$47K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | -- | -- |