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%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
• 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