Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark from Mexico
Porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) is caught fresh or chilled for its lean meat prized in European markets for steaks and soups. Classified under HTS 0302.81.00 as 'other sharks' in fresh or chilled form, distinct from fillets or unfit offal.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES documentation as porbeagle is Appendix II; ensure temperature logs below 4°C for chilled classification; avoid misdeclaration as frozen to prevent duty shifts