Shark Fin Treasure in Tin from Germany
Assorted whole shark fin pieces ('treasure') preserved in premium broth, airtight tinned for export. Classified precisely under HTS 1604.18.10.00 as shark fins in airtight containers, whole or pieces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Batch traceability from fin to can required for audits
• Declare net weight of fins vs broth to compute value
• EU rejects may trigger US scrutiny; clean supply chain