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Live Arowana Fish from Japan

Live Asian Arowana (Scleropages formosus), valuable ornamental fish regulated under CITES, classified under HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Imported alive with strict documentation for collectors.

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 CITES Appendix I export/import permits from both origin and U.S. authorities

Use double-bagged oxygenated systems for long-haul shipments of sensitive species

Register with U.S

CITES Management Authority prior to import for tracking