Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fins from China
Frozen edible fins from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), used in high-end seafood preparations. Falls under HTS 0303.92.00.00 specifically for frozen shark fins as part of edible offal. Excludes processed forms like pellets under heading 0309.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain health certificates confirming edibility and absence of contaminants like heavy metals common in shark products
• Label with scientific name to aid customs verification and avoid reclassification as generic fish offal
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain shark products; declare value accurately to prevent penalties