Live Juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna Fingerlings from Japan
Small juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) fingerlings shipped live for grow-out in tuna ranching facilities. Falls under HTS 0301.95.00.00 as live specimens of this exact species, not fitting other tuna categories or processed forms. Ideal for fattening pens in regions like Australia or Japan.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use insulated live transport tanks with high oxygen levels; secure veterinary health certificates confirming no diseases
• Report under NOAA fisheries for quota compliance
• Avoid mixing with other tuna species to prevent reclassification