Zebra Danio
Zebra Danios (Danio rerio) are active schooling fish with distinctive black and white stripes, originally from India and ideal for community tanks. HTS 0301.11.00.90 covers them as other freshwater ornamental fish. They are hardy and often used in scientific research too.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hybrid saltwater-freshwater strain
Marine ornamental classification applies if primarily saltwater-adapted.
If frozen for pet food bait
Frozen fillets or pieces of ornamental fish for bait shift to 0304.
If ground into fish meal pellets
Pellets or meals from fish, even ornamental, classify under 0309 if fit for consumption.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certificates; many danios from Singapore or India—check for anti-dumping if applicable
• Temperature must stay 24-28°C during transit; double-bag with air space to prevent suffocation
• Differentiate from lab strains; pure ornamental avoids research import rules under APHIS
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Cherry Barb
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Kuhli Loach
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