Glass Catfish from Japan
Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) feature transparent bodies revealing internal organs, making them unique ornamental schooling fish. HTS 0301.19.00.00 covers them as other live ornamental fish. Require pristine water quality during import from Thailand.
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
• Maintain crystal-clear shipping water; use carbon filters in bags
• School of 10+ minimum; single specimens stress easily
• UV sterilize source water pre-shipment