Frozen Shortfin Mako Shark from Japan
Frozen whole shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), prized for sport fishing and culinary use. The product is presented whole and unfilleted, not as fish meat of heading 03.04, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.81.00 for dogfish and other sharks.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Shortfin mako sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II, so an export permit from the exporting country is required
• Ensure the product is whole and not processed into fillets to maintain classification under 0303.81.00
• Declare the scientific name and weight accurately on the customs documents