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%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
• 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