Fresh Blacktip Shark Fillets from Japan
Fresh boneless fillets from blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), popular in Southern US cuisine. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.47.00.00 for fresh/chilled shark fillets per chapter hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system 24 hours before arrival
• Ensure no shark fins attached, as finning is prohibited
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid species like sharks