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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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