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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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