Frozen Blue Shark from Japan
Frozen whole blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species often used for meat and fishmeal production. HTS 0303.81.00 applies to frozen sharks excluding processed fillets or offal. Common in international seafood trade.
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
• Check for finning compliance certificates; use insulated containers to preserve frozen status during transit; declare exact species to avoid misclassification penalties