Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Grass carp are regulated as an invasive species in many Canadian provinces; obtain provincial permits before import
• Ensure the fish are certified disease-free by the exporting country's authorities
• Provide detailed documentation on the intended use (e.g
• weed control) to customs