Duty Rate (from China)
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 0301.9
Live Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache)
Live Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache), a threatened species, imported for conservation and recovery programs. These live fish are classified under tariff item 0301.91.00 as they are a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Live brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) imported for stocking or aquaculture. Although primarily a char species, trade practice sometimes associates it with the trout group covered by this tariff item when the importer presents it as trout. This classification applies only to live fish, not processed or dead fish.
0301.91.00Live Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
Live brown trout (Salmo trutta), a freshwater species used for sport fishing and farm stocking. This product is classified under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is explicitly listed as a trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki)
Live cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki), including Yellowstone and coastal subspecies, imported for hatchery programs or angling. This product falls under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae)
Live Gila trout (Oncorhynchus gilae), a rare species used in recovery initiatives, imported for conservation breeding. This product is classified under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita)
Live golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita), a rare Sierra Nevada species used for conservation breeding. This product falls under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), imported for aquaculture or restocking programs. This product is classified under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live steelhead trout, the anadromous form of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), imported for ocean pen farming. This product falls under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.91.00Live Trout Fingerlings (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Juvenile live rainbow trout fingerlings (Oncorhynchus mykiss), imported for on-growing in aquaculture farms. This product is classified under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is a listed trout species in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0301.92.00Live American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
Live American Eel (Anguilla rostrata), freshly caught from North Atlantic waters and transported in aerated tanks for aquaculture or live market sales. These are live fish of the genus Anguilla, specifically the American eel species, and are classified under tariff item 0301.92.00 as other live fish. The product is fit for human consumption or further aquaculture, and is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes.
0301.92.00Live European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Live European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), harvested from wild or farmed sources in Europe and kept alive in oxygenated water systems for transport to Canadian processing or farming facilities. These are live fish of the Anguilla genus, specifically the European eel species, classified under tariff item 0301.92.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes and is intended for aquaculture or live market use.
0301.92.00Live Japanese Eel Elvers (Anguilla japonica)
Live Japanese Eel Elvers (Anguilla japonica), juvenile live eels (glass eels or elvers) imported for Canadian eel farming operations, maintained live in specialized shipping containers. These are live fish of the Anguilla genus, specifically the Japanese eel species, classified under tariff item 0301.92.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes and is intended for aquaculture.
0301.92.00Live Longfin Eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii)
Live Longfin Eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii), rare live longfin eels from New Zealand sustainable farms, imported live for specialized markets or conservation breeding. These are live fish of the Anguilla genus, specifically the longfin eel species, classified under tariff item 0301.92.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes and is intended for live use.
0301.92.00Live Shortfin Eel (Anguilla bicolor)
Live Shortfin Eel (Anguilla bicolor), live shortfin eels from Indo-Pacific aquaculture farms, shipped alive for research or restocking programs. These are live fish of the Anguilla genus, specifically the shortfin eel species, classified under tariff item 0301.92.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes and is intended for live use.
0301.93.00Live Bighead Carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
Live bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) are planktivorous freshwater fish imported for intensive aquaculture farming. They are covered under Hypophthalmichthys spp. in the tariff item, as Aristichthys nobilis is a synonym for Hypophthalmichthys nobilis.
0301.93.00Live Bighead Carp Breeding Stock
Live bighead carp breeding stock are select broodstock imported for aquaculture hatchery breeding programs. They are classified under Hypophthalmichthys spp. in the tariff item, covering all life stages of this species.
0301.93.00Live Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Live bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are filter-feeding freshwater fish imported for pond polyculture and aquaculture operations. They are included in the tariff item's listing of Hypophthalmichthys spp., which covers all species within that genus for live fish imports.
0301.93.00Live Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)
Live black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) are imported for snail control in catfish ponds and aquaculture systems. This species is explicitly listed in the tariff item, making it classifiable under Mylopharyngodon piceus for live fish imports.
0301.93.00Live Catla (Catla catla)
Live catla (Catla catla) are Indian major carp imported for intensive aquaculture systems, particularly in South Asian polyculture. They are explicitly listed in the tariff item under Catla catla, making them eligible for this classification.
0301.93.00Live Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Live common carp (Cyprinus carpio) are freshwater fish imported alive for aquaculture stocking or ornamental pond use. They are specifically listed under Cyprinus spp. in the tariff item, covering all varieties of this species.
0301.93.00Live Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius)
Live crucian carp (Carassius carassius) imported for bait and forage fish production. These hardy coldwater fish are classified under tariff item 0301.93.00 as live carp, and their tolerance for low oxygen levels makes them easier to transport than other species.
0301.93.00Live Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Live goldfish (Carassius auratus) are popular ornamental fish imported for aquariums and ponds, bred in various colors and varieties. They are classified under Carassius spp. in the tariff item, which includes all species of this genus.
0301.93.00Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) are imported for aquatic weed control in ponds and aquaculture grow-out. This species is explicitly named in the tariff item under Ctenopharyngodon idellus, covering all live stages.
0301.93.00Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) are freshwater fish native to East Asia, imported alive for aquaculture stocking or live fish markets. They are explicitly listed in the tariff item under Ctenopharyngodon idellus.
0301.93.00Live Grass Carp Fry for Pond Stocking
Live grass carp fry, specifically Ctenopharyngodon idellus, imported for initial pond stocking in weed control programs. These juvenile fish are classified under tariff item 0301.93.00 as live carp, and their small size allows higher stocking densities for effective aquatic vegetation management.
0301.93.00Live Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. koi)
Live koi carp (Cyprinus carpio var. koi) imported for decorative pond stocking. These ornamental fish are classified under tariff item 0301.93.00 as live carp, and their color patterns do not affect classification when imported for aquaculture or pond stocking purposes.
0301.93.00Live Leptobarbus hoeveni
Live Leptobarbus hoeveni, also known as Indonesian carp, are imported for ornamental and food use. They are explicitly listed in the tariff item under Leptobarbus hoeveni, making them classifiable as live carp.
0301.93.00Live Megalobrama terminalis
Live Megalobrama terminalis, a Chinese bream-like carp, are imported for aquaculture purposes. They are covered under Megalobrama spp. in the tariff item, which includes all species of this genus.
0301.93.00Live Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis)
Live mirror carp, a scale-less variety of Cyprinus carpio, are imported for sport fishing ponds and food production. They are classified under Cyprinus spp. in the tariff item, as they are a variety of the common carp species.
0301.93.00Live Mixed Asian Carp Assortment (Grass, Silver, Bighead)
A mixed shipment of live grass carp, silver carp, and bighead carp for polyculture aquaculture systems. All three species are explicitly listed under tariff item 0301.93.00, which covers carp including Ctenopharyngodon idellus and Hypophthalmichthys spp., making this classification straightforward.
0301.93.00Live Mrigal Carp (Cirrhinus mrigala)
Live mrigal carp (Cirrhinus mrigala) fingerlings are imported for pond culture, particularly in South Asian polyculture systems. They are classified under Cirrhinus spp. in the tariff item, which includes this species.
0301.93.00Live Rohu (Labeo rohita)
Live rohu (Labeo rohita), a herbivorous carp, are imported for table fish production in aquaculture. They are explicitly listed under Labeo spp. in the tariff item, covering all species of this genus.
0301.93.00Live Silver Carp for Biofiltration Systems
Live silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) imported for use in commercial biofiltration wastewater treatment ponds. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.93.00 as live carp, and their natural algae control properties make them suitable for environmental applications.
0301.93.00Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Live silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fingerlings are imported for bait and aquaculture feedlots. They are classified under Hypophthalmichthys spp. in the tariff item, which includes this species.
0301.93.00Live Triploid Grass Carp for Aquatic Weed Control
Sterile triploid live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) imported for controlled aquatic vegetation management in lakes and ponds. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.93.00 as live carp, and their sterility prevents reproduction while they consume invasive aquatic plants.
0301.94.00Live Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Live Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) imported for aquaculture operations or direct sale to live fish markets. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.94.00, which covers Atlantic bluefin tuna as live fish, and qualifies as a live animal of the specified genus and species.
0301.94.00Live Bluefin Tuna Broodstock (Thunnus thynnus)
Mature live Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) used as broodstock for research or commercial hatcheries. As live specimens of the exact species named in tariff item 0301.94.00, they are classified here regardless of their intended use, since the tariff item does not restrict by purpose.
0301.94.00Live Captive-Bred Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Juveniles
Juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) bred in captivity for grow-out in aquaculture facilities. These live fish are of the exact species named in tariff item 0301.94.00, and the tariff item does not distinguish between wild-caught or captive-bred specimens, so they fall under this classification.
0301.94.00Live Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) sourced from Pacific fisheries for live fish markets or farming operations. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.94.00, which covers both Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas, making it directly classifiable here.
0301.94.00Live Wild-Caught Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Tokyo Tsukiji Market
Live wild-caught Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) air-shipped alive for premium live fish markets. The tariff item 0301.94.00 explicitly covers Pacific bluefin tuna, and the fish's live status at importation qualifies it under this heading, regardless of the market destination.
0301.95.00Live Farm-Raised Southern Bluefin Tuna Stock
Live farm-raised Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) stock, hatchery-raised and transported live for use in ranching operations. This product falls under tariff item 0301.95.00 as it is a live fish of the exact species specified, and chapter note 1 excludes only dead fish unfit for human consumption, not live fish.
0301.95.00Live Juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna Fingerlings
Live juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna fingerlings, shipped live for grow-out in tuna ranching facilities. These are live fish of the species Thunnus maccoyii, matching tariff item 0301.95.00, and are not excluded by chapter notes as they are fit for human consumption.
0301.95.00Live Southern Bluefin Tuna for Aquaculture
Live Southern Bluefin Tuna for aquaculture, imported for stocking in offshore cages or farming operations. This product is a live fish of the species Thunnus maccoyii, fitting tariff item 0301.95.00, and is not excluded by chapter notes since it is intended for human consumption.
0301.95.00Live Wild-Caught Southern Bluefin Tuna
Live wild-caught Southern Bluefin Tuna, transported alive from fishing grounds to ranching sites. This product is a live fish of the species Thunnus maccoyii, matching tariff item 0301.95.00, and is not excluded by chapter notes as it is fit for human consumption.
0301.99.00Live Adult Tench Breeding Stock
Mature live tench (Tinca tinca) for breeding programs in commercial fish farms. Tench are not specifically named in heading 03.01, but they are a type of carp; however, they are not listed under the specific carp subheading, so they fall under 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Angelfish
Live freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare), a common aquarium species, shipped alive for the retail aquarium trade. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish' since they are not cold-water or specifically named elsewhere.
0301.99.00Live Arowana Fish
Live Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus), a high-value ornamental fish prized by collectors. This species is not specifically named in heading 03.01 and falls under 'Other live fish' as it is not a salmonid, trout, eel, carp, or other specifically listed fish. CITES permits are required for importation.
0301.99.00Live Bala Shark
Live Bala shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus), a schooling tropical fish resembling sharks, imported alive for large aquariums. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Barramundi Fry
Live barramundi fry (Lates calcarifer) for aquaculture operations. Barramundi is not a salmonid, trout, eel, carp, or other specifically listed fish in heading 03.01, so it falls under 'Other live fish'. These fry are transported in specialized hatchery containers to ensure survival.
0301.99.00Live Bighead Carp Breeding Stock
Mature live bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) selected as broodstock for commercial hatcheries to produce fingerlings. These live fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish' for propagation purposes.
0301.99.00Live Bighead Carp for Aquaculture
Live bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) imported for aquaculture operations to stock ponds and enhance production. This live fish is classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish' since it is not specifically named elsewhere in Chapter 3.
0301.99.00Live Bighead Carp for Polyculture Ponds
Live bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) imported for integration into polyculture ponds with tilapia or catfish to optimize feed conversion. These filter-feeding fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Bighead Carp Research Specimens
Live bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis) for scientific research on invasive species control or nutrition studies in universities. These live fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Black Ghost Knifefish
Live black ghost knifefish (Apteronotus albifrons), a nocturnal predator fish for specialist tanks, imported live for advanced hobbyists. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Corydoras Catfish
Live Corydoras catfish (Corydoras spp.), schooling bottom fish for community tanks, imported alive for peaceful aquariums. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Discus Fish
Live discus fish (Symphysodon spp.), high-value Amazonian cichlids for advanced aquarists. These are not specifically named in heading 03.01 and are classified as 'Other live fish'. They require pristine water quality during transit to reduce stress and mortality.
0301.99.00Live Flowerhorn Cichlids
Live flowerhorn cichlids, hybrid fish bred for their distinctive head shape, imported for exotic pet collectors. These are not specifically named in heading 03.01 and fall under 'Other live fish'. They are shipped individually in foam-protected bags to prevent injury.
0301.99.00Live Gourami Fish
Live gourami fish (Trichogaster spp.), labyrinth fish known for air-breathing, ideal for low-oxygen shipments. These are not specifically named in heading 03.01 and are classified as 'Other live fish'. They are popular in community aquariums.
0301.99.00Live Guppy Fish
Live fancy guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata), colorful livebearers for nano tanks, mass imported alive for the pet trade. These fish are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.
0301.99.00Live Juvenile Bighead Carp Fry
Live juvenile bighead carp fry (Aristichthys nobilis) imported alive for stocking in freshwater aquaculture systems. These fingerlings are classified under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other live fish'.