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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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