Betta Fish (Betta splendens) from China
Siamese Fighting Fish, or Bettas, feature elaborate fins and come in colors like halfmoon or crowntail, thriving in small freshwater setups. Under HTS 0301.11.00.90 as other ornamental freshwater fish. Famous for aggressive males but peaceful females in groups.
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
• Separate males during shipping to avoid fights; use individual compartments or chemical sedatives
• pH-balanced water (6.5-7.5) essential; declare fin type and color variety on manifests