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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other salted or smoked forms
Salted/smoked fish meat falls outside fresh/chilled into 0304.91.
If dried, even without further processing
Dried fillets move to heading 0305 for dried fish.
If for industrial or bait use unfit for humans
End use shifts to 0306 if not suitable for direct consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system 24 hours before arrival
• Ensure no shark fins attached, as finning is prohibited
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid species like sharks
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