Live Dugong from Japan
Dugong dugon, a sirenian sea cow species, for marine protected area breeding initiatives. Covered under Sirenia order in HTS 0106.12.01.00, excluding microorganisms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Strict CITES Appendix I; seagrass diet verification required
• Pitfall: Tropical species—avoid cold-chain transport failures