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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked or dried, not frozen

Smoked or simply dried shark fins move to 0305, as processing state excludes them from fresh/frozen headings.

0303.89.00Same rate: 35%

If other frozen edible offal, not specifically shark fins

Generic frozen fish maws or heads use 0303.89, while shark fins have dedicated subheading 0303.92.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If ground into meal for animal feed

Meals unfit for humans classify under Chapter 23 for animal feed, per chapter note exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use fin-to-body weight ratio documentation to comply with international shark finning regulations

β€’ Refrigeration logs during transit prevent melting and reclassification as fresh under 0302

β€’ Partner with certified suppliers to meet US Lacey Act declarations for illegal fishing prevention

Related Products under HTS 0303.92.00.00

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 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.