Tiger Shark Dried Fins from Japan
Dried fins from tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), preserved naturally for export markets. HTS 0305.71.00.00 encompasses all shark fins as edible offal in dried state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure CITES permits as tiger sharks may require Appendix II listing
• Morphological ID reports for species verification
• Store in cool, dry conditions to maintain classification integrity