Live Sheatfish Fry from Japan
Newly hatched live sheatfish (Silurus glanis), under 1 inch, for intensive recirculating aquaculture systems. Precisely classified in HTS 0301.99.0310 due to specific naming of sheatfish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include water temperature and oxygenation logs in shipment docs for customs inspection
• Verify origin farm's disease testing for VHS and other reportable pathogens
• Label containers clearly with species scientific name to prevent reclassification errors