1604.18.90.00/Shark Fin Medallions Preserved/Japan

Shark Fin Medallions Preserved from Japan

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 — 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%

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