Fresh Chilled Blue Shark
Blue shark (Prionace glauca) is a pelagic species landed fresh or chilled primarily for its fins and meat used in Asian markets. HTS 0302.81.00 applies to this whole shark in chilled state, excluding filleted meat.
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If shark fins detached
Detached shark fins classify as fish meat under 0304, not whole fresh sharks.
If frozen
Frozen whole sharks shift to heading 0303 for frozen fish products.
If cooked and prepared
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with shark finning bans requiring fins naturally attached; provide species identification via DNA testing if requested; separate from shrimp statistical notes
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