Canned Shark Fin in Brine
Shark fins cooked and packed in brine in cans, maintained in pieces for culinary use. Under HTS 1604.18.90.00 as other prepared shark fins, not minced, per Chapter 16 for preserved fish.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 6% | +37.5% | 43.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| šØš¦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from thresher, mako, or porbeagle sharks
Specific shark species like thresher have separate subheadings for tracking.
If containing added molluscs
Products with crustaceans or molluscs fall under heading 1605.
If in vinegar or acetic acid only
Preservation solely in vinegar classifies as Chapter 20 preparations.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include commercial invoice specifying 'in pieces, not minced' to prevent mincing subheading shift
ā¢ Check country-specific bans (e.g
ā¢ EU rejects shark fin products); use origin certificates
ā¢ Maintain cold chain documentation for brined products to avoid spoilage claims at entry
Related Products under HTS 1604.18.90.00
Dried Shark Fin Soup Base
Dried shark fins prepared and preserved for use in traditional Asian soups, processed into pieces but not minced. Classified under HTS 1604.18.90.00 as 'other' shark fins that are whole or in pieces, falling within heading 1604 for prepared fish excluding caviar.
Frozen Prepared Shark Fin Strips
Shark fins cleaned, soaked, and cut into strips, then frozen for preservation without mincing. This product fits HTS 1604.18.90.00 as 'other' shark fins in pieces, prepared or preserved under heading 1604.
Rehydrated Shark Fin for Restaurants
Pre-soaked and rehydrated shark fins in pieces, preserved for immediate restaurant use. Classified in HTS 1604.18.90.00 as other shark fins, prepared but whole or in pieces.
Shark Fin Chunks in Oil
Shark fin pieces preserved in edible oil, ready for cooking, not minced. Fits HTS 1604.18.90.00 for other prepared shark fins in pieces under preserved fish heading.
Processed Blue Shark Fin Pieces
Blue shark fins treated with lime and cut into pieces, preserved for export. HTS 1604.18.90.00 covers these as other shark fins, prepared or preserved in pieces.
Shark Fin Medallions Preserved
Shark fins shaped into medallions and preserved dry, in pieces not minced. Under HTS 1604.18.90.00 as other prepared shark fins per Chapter 16 definitions.