Live Koi Carp (Sanke Variety) from China
Live Sanke Koi carp, distinguished by their black, red, and white markings, imported as live freshwater ornamental fish under HTS 0301.11.00.10 for Cyprinus carpio. Popular in Japanese garden ponds, these require pristine water conditions post-import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify importer has appropriate aquaculture permits for ornamental fish
• Accompany shipments with origin certificates proving purebred Cyprinus carpio lineage
• Avoid temperature fluctuations in transit to prevent mortality claims