Live Shiners for Saltwater Bait from China
Live shiners (Notemigonus crysoleucas) used as bait for saltwater and brackish fishing, tolerant to varying salinities. Falls under HTS 0106.90.0120 for other live bait animals excluding worms. Ideal for targeting redfish, snook, and flounder.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure water quality matches salinity levels declared on import docs to avoid stress-related die-off
• Provide proof of origin from approved aquaculture facilities to meet APHIS import requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'live bait fish - not for release' to comply with invasive species regulations