Zebra Danio from China
Zebra Danios (Danio rerio) are hardy, striped freshwater fish popular in community aquariums, often used in scientific research. Classified under HTS 0301.19.00.00 as other ornamental live fish excluding tropicals and goldfish. They are typically imported in large quantities from breeding farms in India and Bangladesh.
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
• Include veterinary health certificates confirming no pathogens like Ichthyophthirius; USFWS inspection often required
• Package in double-layered bags with methylene blue to prevent fungal growth during transit
• Avoid overpacking to prevent oxygen depletion; declare as 'live ornamental fish' explicitly on manifests