Air-Dried Mako Shark Fins from Japan
High-quality air-dried fins from shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus), prized for soup bases. This product is under HTS 0305.71.00.00 for its dried preservation as edible shark offal.
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
• Provide air-drying method verification to distinguish from salted products
• Screen for heavy metals common in shark products per FDA guidelines
• Import in consumer-ready packages to avoid bulk offal misclassification