Brined Shark Fins from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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