Shark Fin Chunks in Oil
Shark fin pieces preserved in edible oil, ready for cooking and not minced. These fall under tariff item 1604.18.00 as prepared or preserved shark fins, whole or in pieces, per Chapter 16 of the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shark fins are minced or ground
Minced preparations of fish fall under heading 1604.20, not 1604.18.
If the product is specifically salmon, not shark
Salmon preparations have their own subheading; shark fins are not salmon.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is not minced; whole or pieces qualify for 1604.18.00
• Ensure the oil preservation does not add ingredients that could reclassify the product
• Have documentation ready to confirm the shark species, as CITES permits may be required
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.18.00
Blacktip Shark Fins in Aluminum Can
Blacktip shark fins, whole pieces preserved in broth within airtight aluminum cans. This product is prepared or preserved fish, whole or in pieces but not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.
Bulk Preserved Shark Fin Segments
Large segments of shark fins preserved in vacuum packs for wholesale. These are pieces of shark fins, not minced, and fall under tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.
Canned Shark Fin in Brine
Shark fins cooked and packed in brine in cans, maintained in pieces for culinary use. This is prepared shark fins, in pieces, not minced, under tariff item 1604.18.00.
Dried Shark Fins in Vacuum-Sealed Can
Dried blue shark fins, whole, rehydratable for cooking, sealed in airtight metal cans. These are prepared or preserved shark fins, whole, not minced, matching tariff item 1604.18.00.
Dried Shark Fin Soup Base
Dried shark fins prepared and preserved for use in traditional Asian soups, processed into pieces but not minced. These are prepared shark fins, in pieces, matching tariff item 1604.18.00.
Frozen Prepared Shark Fin Strips
Shark fins cleaned, soaked, and cut into strips, then frozen for preservation without mincing. These are prepared shark fins, in pieces, not minced, under tariff item 1604.18.00.