Live Koi Carp (Kohaku Variety) from Japan
Live Kohaku Koi carp, a premium ornamental fish variety featuring red and white patterns on a white background, classified under HTS 0301.11.00.10 as live freshwater ornamental Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio). These fish are imported alive for aquarium display and pond decoration in the ornamental fish trade. They must be live and healthy upon import to qualify.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming the fish are disease-free, as required for live aquatic imports
• Use oxygenated transport bags or live hauling systems to maintain viability during shipping
• Declare as ornamental fish only if not intended for food use to avoid reclassification