Frozen Bighead Carp
Whole frozen bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), scaled and ready for filleting, from aquaculture farms. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.25.00 as a frozen carp species enumerated in the item's scientific name list, and is not further processed beyond freezing.
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 carp is imported as fillets or other fish meat (e.g., skinned, boned, or minced).
Heading 0304 covers fish fillets and other fish meat, which are excluded from heading 0303.
If the fish is not one of the species listed in 0303.25.00 (e.g., a different carp species).
Other frozen fish not elsewhere specified fall under this residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is whole and not filleted or otherwise processed, as heading 0304 covers fish fillets and meat
• Declare the scientific name (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) on customs documentation to support classification
• Verify the fish is fit for human consumption, as unfit fish fall under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.25.00
Frozen Black Carp
Whole frozen black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), a predatory carp species used in cuisine and traditional medicine. It is classified under tariff item 0303.25.00 because the species is explicitly listed in the item's scientific nomenclature, and the product is frozen and whole.
Frozen Catla Fish
Whole frozen catla (Catla catla), an Indian major carp from river systems, imported for ethnic markets. This product falls under tariff item 0303.25.00 as the species is explicitly listed, and the fish is frozen and whole, not filleted or processed.
Frozen Common Carp Fillets
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Frozen Crucian Carp
Frozen crucian carp (Carassius carassius), small whole fish popular in Eastern European markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.25.00 as Carassius spp. is included in the item's list of carp species, and the fish is frozen and whole.
Frozen Grass Carp Whole Fish
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Frozen Labeo Rohu
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