Live Goldfish from Germany
Common goldfish (Carassius auratus) are hardy freshwater ornamental fish with metallic scales, used in ponds and bowls worldwide. They are covered by HTS 0301.11.00 as live freshwater ornamental fish, not for angling or food.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ship at cooler temperatures (15-20°C) to match coldwater species needs
• Comply with state-specific invasive species restrictions in the US
• Document as 'ornamental' to avoid reclassification under bait fish codes