Live Discus Fish from China
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) are premium freshwater cichlids from the Amazon, admired for their disc-shaped bodies and iridescent patterns in high-end aquariums. Classified under HTS 0301.11.00 for live ornamental freshwater fish due to their decorative exclusivity.
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
• Require soft, acidic water parameters (pH 5.5-6.5) certification for survival
• Some strains may need CITES Appendix documentation; check species variants
• Avoid duty pitfalls by specifying 'not for human consumption' on invoices