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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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