Fresh Chilled Thresher Shark
Fresh or chilled thresher shark (Alopias spp.), imported whole or dressed for sashimi and fillets. 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.
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 excluded from heading 03.02 and classified under 03.04.
If the shark is dried, salted, or in brine
Preserved fish products fall under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is whole or dressed, not filleted, to remain under heading 03.02
• Provide species documentation to comply with CITES and Canadian fisheries regulations
• Ensure proper chilling during transport to maintain quality
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.81.00
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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.
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.
Fresh Chilled Bull Shark
Fresh or chilled bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), imported whole or dressed for its meat. 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.
Fresh Chilled Dusky Shark
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