Frozen Blue Shark from Japan
Frozen whole blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species often used for meat and fishmeal production. As a whole fish, it is not processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the shark is whole and not eviscerated to the point of being considered a fillet or meat product
• Check if the blue shark is subject to international trade restrictions under CITES, as this may require additional documentation
• Keep records of the catch location to support any sustainability or trade compliance checks