Frozen Great White Shark Fins
Frozen fins from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), presented as edible offal. Although rarely consumed due to the species' conservation status, they are classified here because they are frozen and fit for human consumption, falling under the tariff item for shark fins.
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 shark fins are classified under heading 03.05 as fish fins dried, salted, or in brine, not under frozen offal.
If the product consists of livers, roes, or milt instead of fins
Other frozen fish offal such as livers, roes, and milt are classified separately under this subheading.
If the fins are processed into fillets or other fish meat
Frozen fish meat, including offal that has been cut or minced, falls under heading 03.04 rather than 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the fins are fit for human consumption and not otherwise excluded under Chapter 5
• Note that Canada enforces strict regulations on shark fin trade under the Fisheries Act; you may need permits under CITES if the species is listed
• Ensure the shipment is accompanied by documentation proving the fins are frozen and not dried, as dried fins fall under a different heading
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.92.00
Frozen Blacktip Shark Fins
Frozen fins of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), commonly traded for use in soup bases. These fins are edible fish offal, frozen, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets, aligning with the tariff item for shark fins.
Frozen Blue Shark Fins
Frozen fins from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), harvested as edible offal for culinary use in soups and Asian dishes. These fins are frozen, not fillets, and fit the tariff item for shark fins as edible fish offal.
Frozen Hammerhead Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini), subject to trade scrutiny due to conservation concerns. These fins are frozen and classified as edible fish offal, excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), used in high-end seafood preparations. These fins are frozen and qualify as edible fish offal under the tariff item, excluding processed forms like pellets.
Frozen Shortfin Mako Shark Fins
Frozen fins from shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus), valued for their size in gourmet applications. These fins are frozen and classified as edible fish offal, distinct from fillets in heading 03.04.
Frozen Tiger Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), popular in the fin soup trade. These fins are frozen and fit the tariff item for shark fins as edible fish offal, not applicable to dried or pelletized forms.