Fresh Chilled Sandbar Shark
Fresh or chilled sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus), imported whole or dressed under managed quota. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, and is not classified as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
If the shark is dried, salted, or in brine
Dried or salted fish falls under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not processed into fillets or meat, which would fall under heading 03.04
• Provide quota and species documentation to comply with Canadian import regulations
• Keep the product chilled to maintain freshness during transport
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.81.00
Chilled Dogfish Gutted and Headed
Chilled dogfish, gutted and headed, remaining fresh or chilled and not further processed into fillets. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, retaining the form of whole or minimally processed fish.
Chilled Pacific Dogfish Whole
Whole Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi, synonymous with acanthias), fresh or chilled from Northeast Pacific fisheries. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Dressed Chilled Dogfish Trunks
Dressed chilled dogfish trunks, which are gilled, gutted, and headed, are a common trade form for shark. They are kept fresh or chilled and are not filleted or meat-separated, so they fall under tariff item 0302.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.
Fresh Caught Squalus Acanthias
Freshly caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) that are iced immediately after harvest for chilling are classified under tariff item 0302.81.00. This product is fresh or chilled and not filleted, fitting the description of dogfish and other sharks.
Fresh Chilled Blacktip Shark
Fresh or chilled blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus), a coastal species imported whole or in dressed form for local fisheries and sport markets. This product falls under tariff item 0302.81.00 as it is a shark, fresh or chilled, and excludes fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Blue Shark
Fresh or chilled blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species imported whole or dressed for its meat and fins. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.81.00 as a shark, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.