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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	6%	+37.5%	43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	6%	+10.0%	16%
🇨🇦Canada	6%	+10.0%	16%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.92Lower: 18.5% vs 43.5%

If bigeye tunas, not sharks

Bigeye tuna steaks are under 0304.92; shark steaks remain in shark-specific 0304.96.

0210.99Lower: 14.8% vs 43.5%

If dried or smoked, not frozen

Dried/smoked shark meat is meat provisions under 0210, separate from frozen fresh meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include finning compliance affidavits, as mako sharks are regulated under shark conservation measures

• Use NAUPA or similar grading standards in invoices for quality assurance during customs valuation

• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete species ID leading to holds; attach photos or DNA certs if requested

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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 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.

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 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.