Shark Fin Soup Base in Tin
A premium ready-to-use shark fin soup base made from whole shark fins steeped in savory broth, packed in airtight tin cans for long shelf life. Classified under HTS 1604.18.10.00 as prepared shark fins in airtight containers, not minced, meeting the criteria for preserved fish products in this subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 4% | +35.0% | 39% |
| š²š½Mexico | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| šØš¦Canada | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| š©šŖGermany | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| šÆšµJapan | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in bulk or non-airtight containers like pouches
Shark fins shift to other prepared fish subheadings without airtight packaging requirement.
If raw, dried, or simply frozen without preparation
Unprepared shark fins fall under Chapter 3 for fresh/chilled/frozen fillets, not Chapter 16.
If in oil or mixed with other ingredients
Prepared tuna in airtight containers uses different fish-specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify CITES permits for shark species as many are protected; non-compliance leads to seizure
ā¢ Provide lab analysis confirming fins are whole/not minced and product is shelf-stable
ā¢ Label with species name (e.g
ā¢ 'Porbeagle Shark Fins') to match HTS description exactly
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