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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If shark fins detached

Detached shark fins classify as fish meat under 0304, not whole fresh sharks.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen whole sharks shift to heading 0303 for frozen fish products.

1604.14.22Higher: 41% vs 35%

If cooked and prepared

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Comply with shark finning bans requiring fins naturally attached; provide species identification via DNA testing if requested; separate from shrimp statistical notes