Frozen Blue Shark Meat Blocks
Frozen blocks of meat from blue shark (Prionace glauca), often minced or whole muscle for industrial use in fish sticks. Falls under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen other fish meat from sharks. These are typically skin-on, bone-in blocks destined for further filleting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from rays or skates, not sharks
Rays and skates have separate subheadings under 0304.82, distinguishing them from shark meat in 0304.96.
If merely steeped or salted, not frozen
Frozen shark meat is under 0304; if preserved by salting without freezing, it shifts to Chapter 03 heading 0307.
If Cooked shark meat products are classified in Chapter 16 as prepared fish, not raw frozen meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed commercial invoices specifying shark species and processing state (e.g
• 'block-frozen meat') to prevent misclassification as fillets
• Comply with US finning bans; include declarations confirming no detached fins accompany the meat shipment
• Test for heavy metals common in sharks; retain lab reports for FDA import alerts on contaminants
Related Products under HTS 0304.96.00.00
Frozen Spiny Dogfish Fillets
Frozen fillets from spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a common shark species used in fish and chips. Classified under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen fillets of dogfish and other sharks, distinct from fresh or chilled forms. These are skinless, boneless cuts ready for further processing or direct consumption.
Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fillets
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), prized for its firm texture in gourmet applications. Classified in HTS 0304.96.00.00 for frozen shark fillets and meat. These are IQF (individually quick frozen) for retail packaging.
Frozen Mako Shark Steaks
Cross-cut steaks from shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), frozen for barbecue or smoking. HTS 0304.96.00.00 covers these as frozen shark meat cuts. Bone-in steaks retain natural shape for premium markets.
Frozen Thresher Shark Fillet Portions
IQF portions from pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus), trimmed for sushi or ceviche after thawing. Under HTS 0304.96.00.00 as frozen other shark meat. These are vacuum-packed smaller cuts from larger fillets.