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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh whole, ungutted
Fresh whole sharks are under heading 0302 for live, fresh, or chilled fish excluding fillets.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 0304.47.00.00
Fresh Spiny Dogfish Fillets
Fresh fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a common shark species caught in Atlantic waters, are skinned and deboned for immediate use. They fall under HTS 0304.47.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets specifically of dogfish and other sharks, excluding mincing or processing into pellets or flours.
Fresh Porbeagle Shark Fillets
High-quality fresh fillets from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), known for firm texture ideal for grilling. This HTS 0304.47.00.00 covers fresh or chilled shark fillets, distinct from whole fish or frozen forms.
Chilled Shortfin Mako Shark Fillets
Chilled fillets of shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), valued for their lean meat in high-end seafood markets. Fits HTS 0304.47.00.00 as chilled shark fillets, not applicable to pellets or products under section 609 shrimp rules.
Fresh Blacktip Shark Fillets
Fresh boneless fillets from blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), popular in Southern US cuisine. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.47.00.00 for fresh/chilled shark fillets per chapter hierarchy.
Chilled Thresher Shark Fillets
Chilled fillets from thresher sharks (Alopias spp.), noted for long tails but valued for meat quality. HTS 0304.47.00.00 applies to these fresh or chilled shark-specific fillets, excluding flours or pellets.