"According to conservationists sharks are endangered because of threats that are the result of human activities including shark finning and getting caught in fishing gear. These are apex predators (at the top of the food chain) and play an important role in the health of the oceans." (Source - See the World)
In the provisions of Part 3 of the Customs Tariff Concession code No. 249 (i) it states shark fin may be imported duty free by operators engaged in 100% export.
The normal import duty, for shark fin under is 15% Customs Duty and $15 VAT.
Do we really want to encourage the shark fin trade by offering concession on exports?
Let's join the fight and curb the shark fin trade.
Allen Lockington is a self-employed customs agent and business consultant who has regular articles published in Fiji. I thank Allen for permission to reprint some of them in this political blog. They remind us that life goes on, whatever the political situation. And it's good to know that.
What 19 animals killed the most people.
Sharks are not even listed. http://www.viralnova.com/animals-that-kill-humans/
http://www.viralnova.com/animals-that-kill-humans/
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