Shark Fin Soup Base in Tin from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits for shark species as many are protected; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Provide lab analysis confirming fins are whole/not minced and product is shelf-stable
• Label with species name (e.g
• 'Porbeagle Shark Fins') to match HTS description exactly