Processed Blue Shark Fin Pieces from Japan
Blue shark fins treated with lime and cut into pieces, preserved for export. HTS 1604.18.90.00 covers these as other shark fins, prepared or preserved in pieces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Species-specific docs for blue shark to differentiate from quota species
• Confirm no mincing via photos or samples during customs exam
• Register with NOAA for large-volume importers of shark products