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Shark Fin Medallions Preserved from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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