HSChapter 02

Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen Meat and Edible Offal of Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Manatees, and Dugongs

Name: Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen Meat and Edible Offal of Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Manatees, and Dugongs (HS 0208400100) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

HS 0208400100Schedule B number10-digit

U.S. exports of fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible offal of whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, and dugongs (HS 0208400100) totaled $46K in January 2025, traded with 1 country.

Last updated: January 2025 data

This HS10 code specifically covers meat and edible offal of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) and sirenians (manatees, dugongs) in fresh, chilled, or frozen condition, at the U.S. tariff schedule level. Commercial trade under this code is virtually nonexistent in the United States due to prohibitions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and CITES obligations. Any attempted import would require extraordinary legal review and permitting.

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Imports: $0
Exports: $0; none recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the U.S. maintain a tariff code for whale and marine mammal meat if trade is prohibited?

Tariff codes are maintained for classification completeness and to align with international HS nomenclature, even when actual trade is prohibited or negligible under domestic law.

What is the difference between HS10 0208400100 and HS6 020840?

HS10 0208400100 is a U.S.-specific subdivision that covers cetaceans and sirenians specifically, while HS6 020840 is the broader international code that also includes pinnipeds such as seals and walruses.

What agencies would be involved in any import attempt under 0208400100?

Any import attempt would involve USDA FSIS, NOAA Fisheries (for Marine Mammal Protection Act compliance), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (for CITES permits), and CBP for customs clearance.