1604.18.90.00/Canned Shark Fin in Brine/Germany

Canned Shark Fin in Brine from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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