Shark Fin Soup Base in Tin
A premium ready-to-use shark fin soup base made from whole shark fins steeped in savory broth, packed in airtight tin cans. The fins are whole and the product is preserved, fitting 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 soup base contains less than 20% shark fin by weight
Food preparations with low fish content are classified in Chapter 21.
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
• Ensure the shark fin content exceeds 20% by weight to stay in Chapter 16; otherwise, it may fall under Chapter 21
• Verify the fins are not minced
• Provide a breakdown of ingredients to CBSA for accurate 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.
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.
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.