Neon Tetra from China
The Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a small, vibrant freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin, prized for its striking blue and red stripes in aquariums. It falls under HTS 0301.11.00.90 as an ornamental freshwater fish, other than specific species like goldfish or angelfish listed separately. Live imports require proper oxygenation and temperature control during transport.
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 CITES permits if shipping from wild-caught sources in Peru or Brazil to comply with endangered species regulations
• Use insulated live fish shipping boxes with oxygen supply; declare exact species and quantity on commercial invoice
• Avoid misclassification as food fish (HTS Chapter 03 headings 0306-0308); provide aquarium trade documentation