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Frozen Porbeagle Shark from Japan

Frozen whole porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), valued for its lean meat used in fish and chips. Falls under HTS 0303.81.00 for frozen sharks excluding fillets. Imported primarily for food processing, not as fillets.

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

Include fishery certificates proving legal harvest; maintain cold chain records to avoid reclassification as thawed; label with full scientific name for customs verification