Fresh Chilled Blue Shark from Japan
Blue shark (Prionace glauca) is a pelagic species landed fresh or chilled primarily for its fins and meat used in Asian markets. HTS 0302.81.00 applies to this whole shark in chilled state, excluding filleted meat.
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 shark finning bans requiring fins naturally attached; provide species identification via DNA testing if requested; separate from shrimp statistical notes