Dried Shark Fin Soup Base
Dried shark fins prepared and preserved for use in traditional Asian soups, processed into pieces but not minced. The drying preserves the fins, and they remain whole or in pieces, qualifying 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.
If the fins are ground into powder
Ground shark products fall under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fins are dried, not minced, and the product is not a soup preparation
• Check if the shark species requires a CITES permit
• Provide CBSA with the preservation method to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.18.00
Blacktip Shark Fins in Aluminum Can
Whole blacktip shark fins preserved in broth within airtight aluminum cans. The fins are not minced, and the airtight container ensures preservation, qualifying them 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. The segments are pieces, not minced, and the vacuum pack preserves them, qualifying under tariff item 1604.18.00.
Canned Shark Fin in Brine
Shark fins cooked and packed in brine in cans, maintained in pieces for culinary use. The fins are not minced and are preserved, fitting tariff item 1604.18.00.
Dried Shark Fins in Vacuum-Sealed Can
Whole dried shark fins from blue shark, rehydratable for cooking, sealed in airtight metal cans. The drying and sealing preserve the fins without mincing, placing them under tariff item 1604.18.00.
Frozen Prepared Shark Fin Strips
Shark fins cleaned, soaked, and cut into strips, then frozen for preservation without mincing. The strips are pieces, not minced, and the freezing preserves them, fitting tariff item 1604.18.00.
Ginseng-Infused Shark Fins in Can
Whole shark fins infused with ginseng for medicinal cuisine, canned airtight for preservation. The fins remain whole and are prepared with added ingredients, fitting tariff item 1604.18.00 for shark fins.