0305.71.00.00/Dried Porbeagle Shark Fins/Japan

Dried Porbeagle Shark Fins from Japan

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 — 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%

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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