Fresh Chilled Thresher Shark from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus), notable for its long tail used in some fisheries. Under HTS 0302.81.00.91 as other sharks in fresh/chilled whole form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Attach catch certificates proving legal harvest under RFMO quotas
• Inspect for heavy metal contamination common in large predators
• Separate fins properly in documentation to comply with finning laws