Chilled Blue Shark Steaks
Chilled blue shark steaks are cross-cut portions from the blue shark (Prionace glauca), presented fresh and chilled for culinary use. These steaks are not minced and retain the natural texture of shark meat, qualifying as other fish meat under tariff item 0304.56.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shark meat is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen shark meat falls under a different tariff item for frozen fish meat.
If the shark steaks are salted, dried, or smoked
Preserved shark meat is classified under heading 03.05 for cured fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blue shark is legally harvested under Canadian fisheries regulations and obtain any required permits from Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Declare the product as 'shark meat, fresh or chilled' on customs documentation to match the tariff item
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption to avoid classification under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.56.00
Chilled Mako Shark Meat Portions
Chilled mako shark meat portions are boneless, trimmed pieces from the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), kept fresh and chilled for sushi or grilling. These portions are not minced and are presented as other fish meat from sharks, fitting tariff item 0304.56.00.
Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark Fillets
Fresh chilled porbeagle shark fillets are skinless, trimmed fillets from the porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), valued for firm white meat. These fillets are prepared as other fish meat from sharks, fresh or chilled, and are not minced, matching tariff item 0304.56.00.
Fresh Chilled Spiny Dogfish Fillets
Fresh chilled spiny dogfish fillets are skinned, boneless fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a small shark species. These fillets are prepared as other fish meat, fresh or chilled, and are not minced, fitting tariff item 0304.56.00.