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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Check for finning compliance certificates; use insulated containers to preserve frozen status during transit; declare exact species to avoid misclassification penalties