Live Wels Catfish Juveniles (Sheatfish) from Japan
Juvenile live sheatfish (Silurus glanis), also known as Wels catfish, 4-8 inches for pond stocking. HTS 0301.99.0310 covers this exact species as live '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
• Coordinate with CBP for live fish entry ports equipped with aquaculture inspection facilities
• Budget for potential quarantine periods at destination per APHIS requirements
• Document genetic lineage if selectively bred to support valuation claims