Fresh Chilled Blue Shark from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled blue shark (Prionace glauca), often used for its fins and meat in Asian markets. HTS 0302.81.00.91 covers this as 'other' sharks, fresh/chilled, whole form excluding meat of 0304.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with NOAA shark finning regulations; fins must not exceed 5% of carcass weight
• Provide health certificates confirming no antibiotics or contaminants per FDA import alerts
• Use insulated containers with real-time temperature monitoring to prevent spoilage claims at entry