Dried Shark Fins

Dried shark fins are edible fish offal obtained from shark species, preserved by drying without salting or brining. They fall under HTS 0305.79.00.00 as 'other' edible fish offal, distinct from whole fish or fillets in headings 0302-0304.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.51.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically dried, salted cod offal

Cod-specific offal has its own subheading under livers and roes, separate from 'other' offal.

0511.99Lower: 11.1% vs 35%

If unfit for human consumption

Inedible animal products, including fish offal, shift to Chapter 5 for industrial uses.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If processed into fish meal or pellets for animal feed

Processed into pellets unfit for humans moves to heading 2309 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES permits if from endangered shark species; non-compliance leads to seizure

Label as 'edible fish offal' with species identification to avoid misclassification as whole fish

Obtain FDA prior notice for seafood imports to prevent delays at customs