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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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