Live Gourami Fish from Japan
Live Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii) and similar species, hardy tropical fish for community aquariums, under HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Imported live for pet stores.
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
• Batch shipments by size/age to minimize stress and mortality during transport
• Provide origin facility biosecurity certifications to satisfy USDA inspectors
• Declare exact species names to avoid generic 'tropical fish' undervaluation issues