Dried Porbeagle Shark Fins from China
Fins specifically from porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus), dried for export and culinary rehydration in fin soup. Precisely classified in HTS 0305.71.00.00 due to species-specific shark fin designation as edible offal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain species-specific CITES Appendix II permits for porbeagle sharks
• Use moisture content tests to confirm 'dried' status over 15% moisture threshold
• Avoid mixing with non-edible parts to prevent reclassification