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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dead, fresh or chilled
Dead grass carp shift to heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish, excluding live specimens.
If ornamental trout or other non-listed carp
Ornamental live fish like specific trout varieties fall under 0301.91, not general carp.
If imported primarily as pets in small quantities
Live aquatic animals for ornamental purposes may classify under Chapter 01 as pets rather than commercial fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain live fish import permits from USDA APHIS and comply with Section 609 shrimp provisions if applicable to co-shipped products
• Ensure transport in oxygenated tanks with temperature control; provide health certificates confirming disease-free status
• Avoid misdeclaration as ornamental fish to prevent reclassification and fines
Related Products under HTS 0301.93.02.10
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.