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%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
• 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