Live Chubs for Ice Fishing Bait

Live chubs (Coregonus spp.) small fish used as bait for ice fishing perch and walleye. HTS 0106.90.0120 covers these as other live bait excluding worms. Thrives in cold water, perfect for winter angling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.51.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If cold smoked or processed

Processed fish products for bait use shift to Chapter 3 preserved fish headings.

0106.90.01Same rate: 17.5%

If for laboratory research use

Live animals imported for scientific purposes may qualify under general other categories with different duties.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain water temperatures below 10°C during shipping to match cold-water species requirements

Secure VS 17-29 import permit from APHIS for coldwater fish species

Avoid mixing with warmwater species in shipments to prevent cross-contamination risks

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