Porbeagle Shark Fins in Glass Jar from Japan
Premium porbeagle shark fins preserved in brine inside airtight glass jars, ideal for high-end culinary use. HTS 1604.18.10.00 applies to whole or piece shark fins in airtight containers, excluding caviar substitutes.
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
• Obtain species-specific CITES Appendix II export permits from origin country
• Ensure jar seals are verifiable as airtight per US Customs inspection
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'fish pieces' to prevent reclassification penalties