Frozen Blacktip Shark Fins
Frozen fins of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), commonly traded for soup bases. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.92.00.00 for frozen shark fins as edible products. Not flours or meals per chapter exclusions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried livers of cod or similar, but for shark
Dried shark-specific offal may analogize to 0305.21 if processed similarly.
If frozen edible offal of other fish species
Non-shark fish fins use 0303.99, with shark fins carved out to specific 0303.92 subheading.
If dog or cat food meal from fins
Processed into animal feed meal shifts to Chapter 23, unfit for humans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain integrity and prove frozen condition at inspection
β’ Cross-check against IUCN red list for species-specific trade alerts
β’ Budget for potential USDA/APHIS inspections if contaminated with parasites
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Frozen Blue Shark Fins
Frozen fins from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), harvested as edible offal for culinary use in soups and Asian dishes. Classified under HTS 0303.92.00.00 as frozen shark fins, part of edible fish offal excluding fillets. These are not processed into flours or pellets fit for human consumption.
Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), used in high-end seafood preparations. Falls under HTS 0303.92.00.00 specifically for frozen shark fins as part of edible offal. Excludes processed forms like pellets under heading 0309.
Frozen Great White Shark Fins
Frozen fins sourced from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), treated as edible offal though rarely consumed due to conservation status. Classified in HTS 0303.92.00.00 for frozen shark fins. Must meet edibility standards per chapter notes.
Frozen Tiger Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), popular in fin soup trade. HTS 0303.92.00.00 covers these as frozen shark fins within edible fish offal category. Not applicable to dried or pelletized forms.
Frozen Shortfin Mako Shark Fins
Frozen fins from shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus), valued for their size in gourmet applications. Under HTS 0303.92.00.00 as frozen edible shark fins, distinct from fillets in 0304. Chapter notes confirm offal scope.
Frozen Hammerhead Shark Fins
Frozen edible fins from scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini), subject to trade scrutiny. HTS 0303.92.00.00 designates frozen shark fins as edible offal. Excludes human-consumption pellets per notes.