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Live Severum Cichlid from Japan

Live Severum (Heros severus), South American cichlid for larger tanks, falls under HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Live imports for aquarium trade.

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

• Quarantine origin stock for 14+ days with vet certification

• Label with scientific names for accurate species identification

• Comply with invasive species registries in destination states