Blue Shark Salted Fins
Salted fins from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), preserved with salt to extend shelf life for culinary use. These are edible shark offal, fit for human consumption, and classified under tariff item 0305.71.00 as salted 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 fins are dried but not salted or in brine
This item covers dried fish, but shark fins are specifically classified under 0305.71.00.
If fins are from non-shark species
The tariff item 0305.71.00 is specific to shark fins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the salt content meets CBSA standards for preservation; insufficient salting may lead to classification as fresh
• Check if blue sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II; if so, secure an export permit from the country of origin
• Keep records of species identification for customs verification
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.71.00
Air-Dried Mako Shark Fins
Air-dried fins from shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus), preserved through dehydration without salting or brining. These fins are edible fish offal, fit for human consumption, and fall under tariff item 0305.71.00 as dried shark fins.
Brined Shark Fins
Shark fins preserved in a brine solution, sourced from species like hammerhead or oceanic whitetip sharks. These brined fins are edible offal, fit for human consumption, and fall under tariff item 0305.71.00 as shark fins in brine.
Bulk Dried Shark Fins for Processing
Large quantities of dried shark fins intended for further industrial processing into soups or extracts. These fins remain edible offal, not yet ground into flour or pellets, and are classified under tariff item 0305.71.00 as dried shark fins.
Dried Porbeagle Shark Fins
Dried fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), preserved by air-drying for culinary rehydration in fin soup. These are edible shark offal, fit for human consumption, and fall under tariff item 0305.71.00 as dried shark fins.
Dried Shark Fins
Dried shark fins harvested from various shark species, preserved through air-drying without salting or brining. These fins are edible offal, fit for human consumption, and classified under tariff item 0305.71.00 as dried shark fins.
Dried Thresher Shark Fins
Dried fins from pelagic thresher sharks, valued in the fin trade for their long, distinctive shape. These fins are edible offal, fit for human consumption, and fall under tariff item 0305.71.00 as dried shark fins.