Live Pacu Fish from China
Live pacu fish (Piaractus spp.), large South American freshwater fish used for public aquariums and fish farms. These are not cold-water or ornamental trout, so they fall under tariff item 0301.99.00 as 'Other' live fish. They require large aerated tanks for transport due to their size.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the pacu species is not listed as invasive in Canada; some provinces restrict certain species
• Use large, aerated transport tanks with adequate water volume and oxygen
• Declare the shipment as live fish under 0301.99.00 and provide species-specific documentation to the CBSA