Frozen Blacktip Shark from Germany
Frozen blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) whole, common in tropical fisheries. Under HTS 0303.81.0091 for residual other frozen sharks excluding named categories.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include DNA test certificates for species verification amid look-alike shark issues
• Watch for seasonal quotas from regional fisheries management organizations
• Ensure manifests distinguish sharks from billfish to prevent heading mix-ups