Canned Shark Fin in Brine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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