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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.92Lower: 16% vs 41%

If bigeye tunas, not sharks

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

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 41%

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