Frozen Silky Shark from Japan
Frozen silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), pelagic species prone to bycatch. HTS 0303.81.0091 as other frozen sharks, whole excluding 0304 meat.
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
• Comply with ICCAT silky shark prohibitions; certain origins banned outright
• Use IQF individual quick frozen packs for quality claims defense
• Avoid 'shark unspecified' entries triggering automatic holds for identification