Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) from China
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.
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
• 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