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Shark Fin Medallions Preserved

Shark fins shaped into medallions and preserved dry, in pieces not minced. Under HTS 1604.18.90.00 as other prepared shark fins per Chapter 16 definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6%+37.5%43.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.90Lower: 18.9% vs 43.5%

If uncooked/extracts

Less processed shark products fall under heading 1602.

0712.90Lower: 20.8% vs 43.5%

If dried like mushrooms

Vegetable-analog drying could shift to Chapter 7.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 43.5%

If citrus preserved similarly

Juice-preserved items go to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use tamper-evident packaging to prove integrity during transit

• Include sustainability certifications to ease green customs scrutiny

• Avoid over-declaring value to prevent valuation disputes