Canned Shark Fin in Brine
Shark fins cooked and packed in brine in cans, maintained in pieces for culinary use. This is prepared shark fins, in pieces, not minced, under tariff item 1604.18.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fins are in pieces, not minced, and the brine is for preservation
• Provide CBSA with the canning process details and species
• Ensure cans are airtight and labeled with net weight
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.18.00
Blacktip Shark Fins in Aluminum Can
Blacktip shark fins, whole pieces preserved in broth within airtight aluminum cans. This product is prepared or preserved fish, whole or in pieces but not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.
Bulk Preserved Shark Fin Segments
Large segments of shark fins preserved in vacuum packs for wholesale. These are pieces of shark fins, not minced, and fall under tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.
Dried Shark Fins in Vacuum-Sealed Can
Dried blue shark fins, whole, rehydratable for cooking, sealed in airtight metal cans. These are prepared or preserved shark fins, whole, not minced, matching tariff item 1604.18.00.
Dried Shark Fin Soup Base
Dried shark fins prepared and preserved for use in traditional Asian soups, processed into pieces but not minced. These are prepared shark fins, in pieces, matching tariff item 1604.18.00.
Frozen Prepared Shark Fin Strips
Shark fins cleaned, soaked, and cut into strips, then frozen for preservation without mincing. These are prepared shark fins, in pieces, not minced, under tariff item 1604.18.00.
Ginseng-Infused Shark Fins in Can
Whole shark fins infused with ginseng, canned airtight for preservation. The fins remain whole, not minced, and the ginseng is a minor ingredient, so this falls under tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.