Canned Shark Fin in Brine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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