Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) from China
Guppies are colorful livebearing freshwater fish popular in home aquariums, known for fancy tail varieties like delta or fan tails. Classified under HTS 0301.11.00.90 as other ornamental freshwater fish. They are easy breeders, making them staples in the aquarium hobby.
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
• Include health certificates confirming no diseases like columnaris; U.S
• Fish & Wildlife Service inspection often required
• Ship in bags with methylene blue to prevent fungus; label as 'live ornamental fish' clearly on all docs