Dried Shark Fins from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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