Brined Shark Fins

Shark fins soaked in brine solution for preservation, sourced from species such as hammerhead or oceanic whitetip, for use in Asian cuisine. HTS 0305.71.00.00 covers this as edible fish offal in brine, excluding human-consumable pellets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked rather than brined

Smoked fish, including offal, are directed to heading 0306 in the hierarchy for preserved fish.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 35%

If dried and intended for non-edible uses like pet food

Meat and edible offal preserved by drying but unfit for human consumption shift to Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit brine composition analysis to customs to distinguish from fresh products

Ensure supplier provides origin traceability for shark species to meet wildlife laws

Package separately from other offal to prevent set classification issues