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0305.71.00.00 - Shark fins 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty2.8¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This category specifically covers shark fins intended for consumption or other commercial purposes. It encompasses both dried and salted shark fins, as well as those preserved in brine. The key differentiator is the focus on the fins of sharks as a distinct product within the broader category of edible fish offal.

It is important to distinguish this heading from its siblings. While 0305.72.00.00 covers fish heads, tails, and maws, and 0305.79.00.00 includes other miscellaneous edible fish offal, this heading is exclusively for shark fins. The material is derived solely from sharks, and the classification is based on the specific anatomical part.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subdivisions under 0305.71.00.00. Therefore, any product meeting the description of shark fins, whether dried, salted, or in brine, will be classified directly under this code. Classification relies on the accurate identification of the product as originating from shark fins and its state of preservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0305.71.00.00?
HTS code 0305.71.00.00 covers Shark fins under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0305.71.00.00?
This classification covers Shark fins. It is a subcategory of Fish fins, heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0305.71.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0305.71.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.8¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0305.71.00.00?
Imports under HTS 0305.71.00.00 are measured in kg.

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