Frozen Blacktip Shark from Japan
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 — 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
• 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