Live Tench Fingerlings from Japan
Young live tench (Tinca tinca) fish, typically 2-4 inches long, imported for aquaculture stocking in ponds or farms. Classified under HTS 0301.99.0310 as live tench, distinct from ornamental or food fish categories.
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
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming disease-free status from origin country
• Comply with USFWS and USDA APHIS permits for live fish importation to prevent invasive species risks
• Avoid misclassification as ornamental fish; provide documentation on end-use for aquaculture