Red Neon Tetra from Mexico
The Red Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a small, vibrant freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin, prized for its striking red and blue coloration in aquariums. It falls under HTS 0301.19.00.00 as an ornamental live fish that is neither tropical nor goldfish. Imported alive for the aquarium trade, it requires careful temperature-controlled shipping to maintain viability.
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Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if species is protected; verify exporter's aquaculture certification to avoid wild-caught misclassification
• Use insulated, oxygenated shipping bags with proper water chemistry documentation to prevent mortality claims at customs
• Declare exact species and quantity accurately; mislabeling as tropical fish can lead to reclassification under 0301.11