Dried Shark Fins from China
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.
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 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