Frozen Tiger Shark Fins from Japan
Frozen edible fins from tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), popular in fin soup trade. HTS 0303.92.00.00 covers these as frozen shark fins within edible fish offal category. Not applicable to dried or pelletized forms.
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 fin-to-body weight ratio documentation to comply with international shark finning regulations
• Refrigeration logs during transit prevent melting and reclassification as fresh under 0302
• Partner with certified suppliers to meet US Lacey Act declarations for illegal fishing prevention