Live Bighead Carp Research Specimens from United States
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'.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Secure a CFIA permit for scientific purposes, which may have different requirements than commercial imports
• Provide a research protocol or institutional approval letter to customs if requested
• Ensure compliance with the Convention on Biological Diversity for invasive species research