Dried Shark Fin Soup Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify CITES permits for shark species, as many are protected; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Provide processing certificates confirming fins are prepared but not minced to avoid reclassification
• Label with species name and preparation method to meet FDA seafood import requirements