Dried Shark Fins from China
Dried shark fins harvested from various shark species like blue or porbeagle, preserved through air-drying without salting or brining. Classified under HTS 0305.71.00.00 as edible shark offal in dried form, suitable for culinary use in soups after rehydration.
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
• Verify CITES permits for endangered shark species to avoid seizures at customs
• Provide documentation proving fins are from legally caught sharks, including harvest certificates
• Label clearly as 'dried shark fins' to prevent misclassification as processed food products