Frozen Blacktip Shark from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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