Whale meat, I believe is banned as it would fall under the
Marine Mammal Protection Act. Which prohibits the importation of whale products made after 1972.
The only exceptions are for:
• Scientific research, public display, photography for educational or commercial purposes, or enhancing the survival or recovery of a species or stock, or for importation of polar bear taken in sports hunts in Canada
• The incidental take of a marine mammal in the course of commercial fishing operations
• The deterrence of a marine mammal from damaging fishing gear or catch, damaging private property, endangering personal safety, or damaging public property
• The incidental taking of a marine mammal by citizens engaged in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region • If the Secretary of Commerce waives the moratorium
• The take of a marine mammal by an Alaskan Native for subsistence purposes or for purposes of creating and selling authentic native articles of handicrafts and clothing.