Glass Catfish from Germany
Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) feature transparent bodies revealing internal organs, making them unique ornamental schooling fish. HTS 0301.19.00.00 covers them as other live ornamental fish. Require pristine water quality during import from Thailand.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Maintain crystal-clear shipping water; use carbon filters in bags
• School of 10+ minimum; single specimens stress easily
• UV sterilize source water pre-shipment