Frozen Blacktip Shark Fins from Japan
Frozen fins of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), commonly traded for soup bases. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.92.00.00 for frozen shark fins as edible products. Not flours or meals per chapter exclusions.
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
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain integrity and prove frozen condition at inspection
• Cross-check against IUCN red list for species-specific trade alerts
• Budget for potential USDA/APHIS inspections if contaminated with parasites