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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled shark fins fall under heading 0302 for non-frozen fish offal, changing the chapter based on preservation state.
If dried, for human consumption
Dried shark fins are classified under heading 0305 for dried fish offal, as drying alters the state from frozen fresh offal.
If not edible or considered waste
Non-edible shark fins or by-products not fit for human food move to Chapter 5 for animal products not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES permits if fins from protected shark species; blue shark is generally not listed but confirm origin
• Provide documentation proving frozen state and edibility to avoid misclassification as waste under Chapter 05
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for species identification to prevent common pitfalls in customs clearance
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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.
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.