Fresh Chilled Great White Shark Fins from Japan
Fins from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), maintained fresh or chilled for export to markets specializing in premium seafood delicacies. HTS 0302.92.00.00 covers these as edible fresh/chilled shark offal. Strict regulations apply due to endangered status.
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 export/import permits mandatory for great white shark products under international wildlife trade rules
• Include temperature logs confirming chilled state (below 0°C but not frozen) to justify classification
• Avoid common pitfall of contamination; ensure HACCP plans for seafood pathogens during transit