Live Bluefin Tuna from Japan
Live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) for pelagic fish migration studies exhibit in public aquarium. Demonstrates trans-Pacific migration patterns and overfishing impacts. Covered as wild fish under 9810.00.70.00.
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
• Specialized transport tanks with live bait required per NOAA fishery regulations
• Aquarium research proposal must detail migration tracking technology display
• USFWS aquatic nuisance species inspection mandatory for pelagic imports