Live Southern Bluefin Tuna for Aquaculture from Japan
Live Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) imported for stocking in offshore aquaculture cages or farming operations. Classified under HTS 0301.95.00.00 as live fish of this specific species, distinct from other tunas or processed products. These are high-value fish maintained alive during transport in oxygenated tanks.
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
• Obtain CITES permits due to endangered status and IUU fishing regulations; ensure live transport with health certificates from origin country
• Verify species identification via DNA testing to avoid misclassification
• Comply with USFWS aquaculture import protocols