0302.92.00.00 - Shark fins

This HTS category, 0302.92.00.00, specifically enumerates shark fins as a distinct classification within the broader group of edible fish offal. These are the cartilaginous structures from sharks, often traded for culinary purposes, particularly in certain Asian cuisines. The classification focuses on the fins themselves, regardless of whether they are fresh or chilled, as per the overarching heading.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Heading 0302.91 covers livers, roes, and milt, which are distinct internal organs or reproductive products of fish. Category 0302.99.00.00, "Other," serves as a residual category for any other edible fish offal not specifically listed elsewhere within this sub-group, making 0302.92.00.00 the exclusive designation for shark fins.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification's focus remains on ensuring that only shark fins, as the specific product, are correctly assigned to this code. Proper identification relies on confirming the origin of the offal and its presentation as fins, distinct from other shark parts or other fish species' offal.