Dried Shark Liver
Dried shark liver is shark liver that has been dried for preservation, often used as a source of squalene oil in further processing. It is classified under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish livers that are dried. This product is imported as a whole dried organ for industrial or culinary use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | +25.0% | 28% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the liver is processed into oil or fat
Fish liver oils are classified under Chapter 15, which covers animal fats and oils, not the dried liver product of Chapter 3.
If the liver is salted rather than dried
Salted fish livers are classified under heading 03.05, but the subheading for salted fish would apply instead of the dried product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that shark species may be regulated under CITES, requiring import permits
• Verify that the liver is not processed into oil, as that would fall under a different heading
• Ensure the drying process is natural and does not involve cooking
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.20.00
Brined Capelin Roe
Brined capelin roe, commonly known as masago, is capelin fish roe preserved in a salt brine solution. This preservation method places it under tariff item 0305.20.00, which covers fish roe in brine. It is widely used as a sushi topping and in Japanese cuisine.
Brined Herring Roe Caviar
Herring roe packed in light brine to mimic caviar texture and taste, used as an affordable alternative in seafood platters. It falls under tariff item 0305.20.00 for other preserved herring roe, excluding flours or pellets.
Brined Kaluga Sturgeon Roe
Brined Kaluga sturgeon roe, a hybrid of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon, preserved in brine. This product is a form of fish roe that has been processed by brining, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined King Salmon Roe
Brined roe from king (Chinook) salmon, cured in a saltwater brine for optimal freshness and gloss. It is classified under tariff item 0305.20.00 as salmon roe in brine, adhering to chapter exclusions for pellets or flours.
Brined Mackerel Milt
Brined mackerel milt, the seminal fluid sacs from mackerel preserved in salt brine. This product is fish milt that has been brined, which falls under the tariff item for livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine.
Brined Pink Salmon Roe
Brined roe from pink salmon, soaked in a mild brine to maintain natural orange hue and pop. It fits tariff item 0305.20.00 as salmon roe in brine, compliant with chapter notes on non-pellet forms.