Frozen Blue Shark Fins from Japan
Frozen fins from blue sharks (Prionace glauca), harvested as edible offal for culinary use in soups and Asian dishes. Classified under HTS 0303.92.00.00 as frozen shark fins, part of edible fish offal excluding fillets. These are not processed into flours or pellets fit for human consumption.
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
• Verify CITES permits if fins from protected shark species; blue shark is generally not listed but confirm origin
• Provide documentation proving frozen state and edibility to avoid misclassification as waste under Chapter 05
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for species identification to prevent common pitfalls in customs clearance