Chilled Blue Shark Fillets from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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