Rehydrated Shark Fin for Restaurants

Pre-soaked and rehydrated shark fins in pieces, preserved for immediate restaurant use. Classified in HTS 1604.18.90.00 as other shark fins, prepared but whole or in pieces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6%+35.0%41%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 41%

If from basking or whale sharks

Endangered species like basking shark have distinct subheadings.

0305.52.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If simply dried, not rehydrated

Dried without further prep stays in Chapter 3.

2104.10.00Lower: 20.7% vs 41%

If sold as soup stock with seasonings

Addition of flavors makes it a prepared soup in Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare end-use as foodservice to qualify for potential lower duties or quotas

• Provide lab tests for mercury levels, as sharks bioaccumulate toxins

• Avoid retail packaging to prevent consumer product labeling requirements