0303.81.00.91/Frozen Greenland Shark/Japan

Frozen Greenland Shark from Japan

Frozen whole Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), known for hakarl fermentation in Iceland. Classifies under HTS 0303.81.0091 as other frozen sharks, not fillets or offal.

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%

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Note high urea content requires special handling warnings on MSDS for processors

• Confirm exemption from shrimp-related statistical notes, as this is fish not crustacean

• Use block-frozen whole fish packaging to distinguish from headed/gutted qualifying for other subs