Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark from Japan
Porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) is caught fresh or chilled for its lean meat prized in European markets for steaks and soups. Classified under HTS 0302.81.00 as 'other sharks' in fresh or chilled form, distinct from fillets or unfit offal.
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
• Obtain CITES documentation as porbeagle is Appendix II; ensure temperature logs below 4°C for chilled classification; avoid misdeclaration as frozen to prevent duty shifts