Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fillets from Japan
Frozen fillets of porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), valued for its meaty texture in European markets. Boneless, vacuum-packed frozen cuts. HTS 0304.88.00.00 covers frozen fillets of other sharks like porbeagle.
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
• Check IUCN status; porbeagle requires trade monitoring—include CITES non-applicability statement
• Provide blast-freezing records to prove quality preservation per FDA guidelines
• Avoid bulk mincing on-site, as it changes from fillets to minced meat