Live 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the koi are imported for aquarium display rather than aquaculture
Ornamental fish for aquariums may be classified under a different heading for live ornamental fish.
If the shipment includes live eels
Live eels are classified separately under heading 0301.92.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure koi are imported for aquaculture or pond stocking, not aquarium display, to maintain classification under 0301.93.00
• Obtain a CFIA import permit and health certificate from the exporting country
• Verify that the koi are free of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) as required by Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 0301.93.00
Live 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.
Live Bighead Carp Breeding Stock
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Live Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
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Live 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.
Live Catla (Catla catla)
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Live Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
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