Fresh Chilled Blacktip Shark Fins
Fresh or chilled fins from blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), traded for use in soups and other culinary preparations. These fins are edible fish offal, fitting the tariff item for shark fins under fresh or chilled fish offal.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fins are dried, salted, or in brine
Dried or salted shark fins fall under heading 03.05, which covers preserved fish offal.
If the fins are ground into flour or meal
Flours and meals of fish offal, fit for human consumption, are classified under heading 03.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure fins are fresh or chilled, not frozen, dried, or processed, to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify the species is not listed under CITES or Canada's Species at Risk Act, as permits may be required
• Declare the product as edible fish offal to avoid misclassification
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