Frozen Great White Shark Fins from Japan
Frozen fins sourced from great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), treated as edible offal though rarely consumed due to conservation status. Classified in HTS 0303.92.00.00 for frozen shark fins. Must meet edibility standards per chapter notes.
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
• Secure CITES export/import permits as great white sharks are Appendix II listed; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Include traceability docs from catch to freeze to prove legal harvest and avoid finning bans
• Test for mercury levels per FDA guidelines, as large sharks often exceed safe consumption thresholds