Sea Water for Aquarium Use from Japan
Natural sea water collected and packaged for marine aquariums, containing dissolved sodium chloride. Directly covered by HTS 2501.00.00.00 as explicitly including sea water. Sterile filtration maintains natural composition without altering tariff status.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if sourced from protected marine areas to prevent wildlife import violations
• Test and certify salinity levels match natural sea water to avoid reclassification as artificial solution
• Use temperature-controlled containers to preserve dissolved minerals during transit