0304.56.00.00 - Dogfish and other sharks 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5.5¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0304.56.00.00, specifically classifies dogfish and other shark meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. This includes various species of sharks prepared as fillets or other forms of meat, including minced products. The primary characteristic for classification here is the species of fish, focusing on cartilaginous fish belonging to the superorder Selachimorpha.
While the broader category 0304 covers fish meat generally, this subcategory distinguishes itself by its exclusive focus on sharks. It is differentiated from siblings like 0304.51.01 (which covers tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads), 0304.52.00 (salmonids), 0304.53.00 (cod-like fish), 0304.54.00.00 (swordfish), and 0304.55.00.00 (toothfish) by the distinct biological classification of the species. The classification hinges on the identification of the shark species, ensuring accurate differentiation from other types of fish meat classified elsewhere.
As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0304.56.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of any given product under this code relies solely on confirming that the meat is derived from dogfish or any other shark species and that it meets the general requirements of being fish fillets or other fish meat, fresh, chilled, or frozen. No further breakdown by specific shark species or preparation methods occurs at this level.