Live Pacu Fish from Japan
Live pacu (Piaractus spp.), large South American freshwater fish for public aquariums and farms. Under HTS 0301.99.03 as other live fish not cold-water or ornamental trout. Requires large aerated tanks for transport.
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
• Pre-arrange quarantine facilities for large specimens per USFWS guidelines
• Monitor dissolved oxygen levels continuously during multi-day shipments
• Avoid peak summer imports to prevent heat stress mortality