Live Goldfish (Carassius auratus) - Common Comet Variety from China
These are live ornamental goldfish of the Carassius auratus species, specifically the Common Comet variety with long, flowing fins and a sleek body, ideal for freshwater aquariums. They fall under HTS 0301.11.00.20 as live freshwater ornamental fish explicitly named in the tariff heading. Commonly imported for home and retail aquarium use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain health certificates from exporting country verifying fish are disease-free, as required for live animal imports by USDA APHIS
• Use oxygenated bags with proper water temperature control during shipping to maintain 95%+ survival rates
• Avoid misdeclaration as food fish to prevent reclassification; specify ornamental use in documentation