Fresh Chilled Hammerhead Shark Fins
Edible fins sourced from hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna spp.), kept fresh or chilled for international food markets. Specifically under 0302.92.00.00 as chilled shark fins.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Chapter hierarchy prioritizes frozen shark fins in separate heading 0303.
If pelletized for human food
Pellets as defined in chapter notes are exclusively 0309.
If used for gelatin production, inedible
Raw materials for gut/ fin-derived products shift to Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES Appendix II applies to most hammerhead species; secure permits early
• FDA prior notice mandatory for seafood; file via ACE system before arrival
• Avoid bulk packing without ventilation to prevent spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 0302.92.00.00
Fresh Chilled Blue Shark Fins
Fins harvested from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), fresh or chilled, used primarily in culinary preparations like shark fin soup. Classified under HTS 0302.92.00.00 as edible shark fins, part of fresh or chilled fish offal excluding fillets. They are distinct from frozen shark fins due to their fresh state.
Fresh Chilled Great White Shark Fins
Fins from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), maintained fresh or chilled for export to markets specializing in premium seafood delicacies. HTS 0302.92.00.00 covers these as edible fresh/chilled shark offal. Strict regulations apply due to endangered status.
Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark Fins
Edible fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), fresh or chilled, valued in Asian cuisines for their texture in soups. Falls under 0302.92.00.00 as specific shark fins within fresh/chilled fish offal category.
Fresh Chilled Tiger Shark Fins
Premium fins from tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), chilled for high-end culinary applications. Classified as 0302.92.00.00 shark fins.
Fresh Chilled Oceanic Whitetip Shark Fins
Fins from oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus), fresh/chilled despite protected status in some fisheries. 0302.92.00.00 applies to edible forms.
Fresh Chilled Silky Shark Fins
Edible silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) fins, chilled for soup markets. HTS 0302.92.00.00 for fresh shark fins.