Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
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.) > Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
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)
Products classified under HTS 0301.93.02.10
Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Live grass carp, a freshwater fish native to East Asia, imported alive for aquaculture stocking or live fish markets. Classified under HTS 0301.93.0210 as live carp species including Ctenopharyngodon idellus. These fish are hardy and commonly used in pond management for vegetation control.
Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Live silver carp, a filter-feeding freshwater fish, imported for aquaculture and biological water filtration systems. Falls under HTS 0301.93.0210 specifically listing Hypophthalmichthys molitrix as carp. Widely used in polyculture ponds to control algae.
Live Bighead Carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
Live bighead carp, planktivorous freshwater fish imported for intensive aquaculture farming. HTS 0301.93.0210 covers Aristichthys nobilis within the specified carp group. Prized for rapid growth and high protein yield in commercial ponds.
Live Mixed Asian Carp Assortment (Grass, Silver, Bighead)
Shipment of live grass carp, silver carp, and bighead carp mixed for polyculture aquaculture systems. Classified under HTS 0301.93.0210 as it specifically names these three species within carp. Ideal for balanced pond ecosystems.
Live Grass Carp Fry for Pond Stocking
Juvenile live grass carp fingerlings imported specifically for initial pond stocking in weed control programs. HTS 0301.93.0210 applies to all live stages of Ctenopharyngodon idellus. Smaller size allows higher density transport.
Live Silver Carp for Biofiltration Systems
Live silver carp imported for integration into commercial biofiltration wastewater treatment ponds. Under HTS 0301.93.0210 for Hypophthalmichthys molitrix used in environmental applications. Effective natural algae controllers.
Live Bighead Carp Breeding Stock
Select live bighead carp broodstock imported for aquaculture hatchery breeding programs. HTS 0301.93.0210 covers Aristichthys nobilis at all life stages. Genetically superior strains for high-yield offspring.
Live Triploid Grass Carp for Aquatic Weed Control
Sterile triploid live grass carp imported for controlled aquatic vegetation management in lakes and ponds. Specifically under HTS 0301.93.0210 as Ctenopharyngodon idellus. Prevents reproduction while effectively consuming weeds.