Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify water quality during transit to prevent mortality; include mortality certificates if over 5% die en route
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and state aquaculture regulations for disease screening
• Label shipments clearly as 'live fish - Hypophthalmichthys molitrix' to match HTS description precisely