Chilled Blue Shark Steaks from Japan
Cross-cut steaks from blue shark (Prionace glauca), fresh chilled and ready for culinary use in restaurants or retail. These are other fish meat from sharks, not minced, maintaining natural texture. HTS 0304.56.00.00 covers such chilled shark products excluding whole fish.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if species like certain sharks are listed, and ensure no finning violations
• Label with country of origin, harvest date, and processing details to meet US Customs fish import requirements
• Avoid mincing during processing to prevent classification under minced fish subheadings