Chilled Blue Shark Fillets

Chilled skinless fillets from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), prized for their mild flavor in sushi and steaks. Classified under HTS 0304.47.00.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of sharks, provided they are not minced, pelletized, or intended for non-human consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0302.83.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh whole, ungutted

Fresh whole sharks are under heading 0302 for live, fresh, or chilled fish excluding fillets.

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If from other non-shark fish species mistaken for shark

Fillets of other unspecified fish fall under 0304.59, but sharks have dedicated subheading 0304.47.

1604.14.22Higher: 41% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared

Prepared or preserved shark meat shifts to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CITES permits if the shark species is listed; blue shark is currently not but check updates

Label clearly as 'shark fillets' with country of origin and harvest date to meet traceability rules

Avoid common pitfall of exceeding chill temperature limits, which could reclassify as spoiled or frozen