Fresh Chilled Great White Shark Fins
Fresh or chilled fins from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), kept cold for the premium seafood market. These are classified as edible fish offal under heading 03.02, which covers fresh or chilled fish products other than fillets or other fish meat.
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 from a fish species other than sharks
Heading 03.02 covers livers, roes, milt, and other edible fish offal from any fish; this alternative applies when the fins are not shark-specific.
If the fins are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen shark fins fall under heading 03.03, which covers frozen fish and fish offal.
If the fins are dried, salted, or smoked
Prepared or preserved shark fins are classified under heading 03.05, which covers dried, salted, or smoked fish products.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the fins are from a species not listed under CITES or Canada's Species at Risk Act; great white sharks are protected in many jurisdictions, and import permits may be required
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to avoid reclassification under heading 03.03
• Keep documentation of the species and origin to present to the CBSA upon request
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