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
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
• 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