Fresh Chilled Thresher Shark Fins
Fins from thresher sharks (Alopias spp.), fresh or chilled, prized for their size and quality in fin soup production. HTS 0302.92.00.00 designates them as edible shark offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen preservation excludes from 0302, directing to 0303 for frozen offal.
If processed into fin meat blocks
Further processing into fish meat classifies under heading 0304.
If rendered into fish meal for feed
Meals unfit for human consumption go to Chapter 23 for animal feeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Monitor EU and U.S. bans on certain thresher species; source only permitted stocks
• Include commercial invoice detailing fin type, weight, and chill chain integrity
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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
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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.
Fresh Chilled Tiger Shark Fins
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Fresh Chilled Oceanic Whitetip Shark Fins
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