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U.S. exports of fresh or chilled sharks (excluding dogfish), whole or dressed (HS 0302810091) totaled $3K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Broad-spectrum in scope, this line captures all shark species — mako, thresher, blue, hammerhead, and others — arriving fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form, once dogfish (Squalus spp.) are excluded. Many commercially traded shark species are listed under CITES Appendix II, including oceanic whitetip, hammerhead, and silky sharks, requiring CITES export permits and non-detriment findings from the exporting country before US entry is permitted. The Shark Conservation Act's fins-naturally-attached requirement applies equally here, and importers must confirm that foreign fishing or processing operations are compliant before booking shipments.
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Several species commonly traded as fresh shark — including oceanic whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus), scalloped and great hammerhead (Sphyrna spp.), silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), and thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) — are listed on CITES Appendix II. Importers must obtain a valid CITES export permit and, where required, a re-export certificate. The US Fish & Wildlife Service reviews these documents at the port of entry.
No. Under the Shark Conservation Act, sharks must be landed with fins naturally attached to the carcass. This requirement applies to imports as well as domestic landings, and CBP may detain or refuse shipments where fins have been removed prior to landing. Processors abroad should be made aware of this requirement before harvest.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.