Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)
Live fish: > Other live fish: > Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0301.93.02
Live Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Live common carp (Cyprinus carpio) are freshwater fish imported alive for aquaculture stocking or ornamental pond use. They fall under HTS 0301.93.02 as they are specifically listed under the carp species of Cyprinus spp. These fish are transported in oxygenated water to maintain viability during shipping.
Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) are imported for aquatic weed control in ponds and aquaculture grow-out. This species is explicitly named in HTS 0301.93.02 under carp for live fish imports. They require careful handling to preserve liveliness during international transport.
Live Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Live goldfish (Carassius auratus) are popular ornamental fish imported for aquariums and ponds, falling under HTS 0301.93.02 as Carassius spp. carp. They are bred in various colors and varieties for the pet trade and water gardening.
Live Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Live bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are filter-feeding fish imported for pond polyculture and aquaculture. Classified under HTS 0301.93.02 due to Hypophthalmichthys spp. inclusion in the carp heading for live imports.
Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Live silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fingerlings imported for bait and aquaculture feedlots under HTS 0301.93.02 as Hypophthalmichthys spp. They thrive in plankton-rich waters and grow rapidly.
Live Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis)
Live mirror carp, a scale-less variety of Cyprinus carpio, imported for sport fishing ponds and food production. HTS 0301.93.02 covers this under Cyprinus spp. as live carp.
Live Catla (Catla catla)
Live catla (Catla catla) are Indian major carp imported for intensive aquaculture systems. Explicitly listed in HTS 0301.93.02 for live carp imports from Asia.
Live Mrigal Carp (Cirrhinus mrigala)
Live mrigal carp (Cirrhinus mrigala) fingerlings for pond culture, classified under Cirrhinus spp. in HTS 0301.93.02. Popular in South Asian polyculture with rohu and catla.
Live Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)
Live black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) imported for snail control in catfish ponds, under HTS 0301.93.02 Mylopharyngodon piceus listing.
Live Rohu (Labeo rohita)
Live rohu (Labeo rohita), a herbivorous carp for table fish production, explicitly HTS 0301.93.02 under Labeo spp.
Live Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis)
While primarily catfish, certain classifications overlap; but HTS 0301.93.02 focuses on listed carp—used for European market imports.
Live Leptobarbus hoeveni
Live Leptobarbus hoeveni, Indonesian carp for ornamental and food use, listed in HTS 0301.93.02.
Live Megalobrama terminalis
Live Chinese bream-like carp (Megalobrama terminalis) for aquaculture, under Megalobrama spp. HTS 0301.93.02.