Fresh Chilled Porbeagle Shark Fins from China
Edible fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), fresh or chilled, valued in Asian cuisines for their texture in soups. Falls under 0302.92.00.00 as specific shark fins within fresh/chilled fish offal category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Check origin country quotas under international shark fin trade agreements to prevent import bans
• Use insulated containers with ice for transport to maintain chilled condition without freezing
• Document species identification via DNA testing if required by customs for verification