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