Live Plecostomus Catfish from Japan
Live Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus), algae-eating bottom dwellers for aquariums, classified HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Alive for cleanup crew roles.
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
• Provide feeding records to prove nutritional status pre-shipment
• Use cave-like transport structures to reduce stress for nocturnal species
• Screen for parasites common in wild-caught plecos