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HS Code 0301.11 : Ornamental fish, Freshwater

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for ornamental fish, freshwater is 0301.11. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 3.5% [Japan Customs Tariff Schedule 2026].

Chapter

Ch 03

Heading

0301

Subheading

0301.11

JP MFN Duty

3.5%

MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY

Chapter 03

Live fish

Heading 0301

0301

Live fish

Subheading .11

.11

Ornamental fish, Freshwater

MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE

0301.11.000

Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)

WTO APPLIED MFN DUTY

3.5%

Verified July 2026 · Japan Customs Source

Consumption Tax

10.00% / 8.00%

CIF + Duty Base [MOF]

Customs Authority

Japan Customs (税関)

NACCS Electronic Clearance

De Minimis Threshold

¥10,000 JPY

Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law

Advance Ruling System

Advance Ruling (事前教示)

Valid 3 years across Japan

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Get Real-Time Tariff & Trade Remedy Change Alerts for HS 0301.11

Receive an automated email notification whenever Japan Customs or the MOF publishes duty rate adjustments or customs notices for 0301.11.

MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)

FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert

Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

ACE PGA Message-Set Flags: FDA (FOO): Prior Notice (PN) + Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)NOAA (SIM): Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) Catch Certificate

Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].

MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards

MOF / METI Anti-Dumping & Safeguards

Standard MFN Status

Ministry of Finance Japan Customs [MOF]

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

Browse all preferential trade calculators & compliance tools in our Customs Tools Hub ↗.

Imports of Ornamental fish, Freshwater into Japan require NACCS declaration under Japan Customs schedule. Food and agricultural items require MHLW Food Sanitation notification and MAFF plant/animal quarantine permits.

Agreement Code	Trade Agreement / Program	Preferential Rate	Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container

~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload

Standard 40ft High-Cube

~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload

Stowage Factor & Handling

Standard commercial packaging for Ornamental fish, Freshwater

MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)

Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 0301.11.

Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:

Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 0301.11 →

Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (0301.11)

Commodity Code	Description	Duty Rate	Unit
	1 Carp (Cyprinus spp.) and gold-fish (Carassius auratus)	3.5%	—
	2 Other	3.5%	—

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code	Heading Category	Action
0301.19	Subheading under Heading 0301	HS 0301.19 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
0301.91	Subheading under Heading 0301	HS 0301.91 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
0301.92	Subheading under Heading 0301	HS 0301.92 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
0301.93	Subheading under Heading 0301	HS 0301.93 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (税関 2026) ↗

Official Japanese 9-digit tariff schedule and Japan Customs general duty rates.

Japan Customs Advance Ruling System (事前教示制度) ↗

Japan Customs advance tariff classification rulings database.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Ornamental fish, Freshwater?

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Ornamental fish, Freshwater is classified under HS 0301.11 (Heading 0301, Chapter 03). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 3.5%.

How is HS 0301.11 distinguished within Heading 0301 (Live fish)?

Heading 0301 covers Live fish. Subheading 0301.11 specifically isolates Ornamental fish, Freshwater. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0301.

What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0301.11?

Related subheadings under Heading 0301 include 0301.19, 0301.91, 0301.92, 0301.93, 0301.94, 0301.95, 0301.99. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Ornamental fish, Freshwater into Japan?

Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.

Can goods under HS 0301.11 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?

Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.

What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Ornamental fish, Freshwater?

Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).

How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 0301.11?

Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.

What MHLW Food Sanitation Law or MAFF plant quarantine rules apply to HS 0301.11 in Japan?

Imports of food, agricultural, or livestock products under Chapter 03 into Japan require MHLW Food Sanitation Act notification and MAFF Plant Protection Station inspection clearance.

What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 0301.11 into Japan?

Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.

Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.

What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?

Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.

What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 0301.11 in Japan?

Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.

What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 0301.11?

Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.

Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.

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