Canned Shark Fin in Brine from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include commercial invoice specifying 'in pieces, not minced' to prevent mincing subheading shift

Check country-specific bans (e.g

EU rejects shark fin products); use origin certificates

Maintain cold chain documentation for brined products to avoid spoilage claims at entry