Live Bighead Carp Research Specimens from Japan
Live Aristichthys nobilis for scientific research on invasive species control or nutrition studies in universities. Classified precisely under HTS 0301.99.0315 for other live bighead carp. Shipped with permits ensuring ethical handling and quarantine.
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
• Attach university IRB or research protocol to CBP entry for reduced scrutiny on end-use
• Quarantine upon arrival per APHIS; declare small quantities to match research needs
• Avoid pitfall of lacking CITES docs if from wild stock, though bighead carp not CITES-listed