Frozen Mako Shark Steaks from China
Cross-cut steaks from shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), frozen for barbecue or smoking. HTS 0304.96.00.00 covers these as frozen shark meat cuts. Bone-in steaks retain natural shape for premium markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
• Include finning compliance affidavits, as mako sharks are regulated under shark conservation measures
• Use NAUPA or similar grading standards in invoices for quality assurance during customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete species ID leading to holds; attach photos or DNA certs if requested