Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) from China
Live silver carp are filter-feeding fish imported for aquaculture and plankton control in fish ponds. They are specifically listed under HTS 0301.93.02.90 as carp species. These jumping fish require reinforced transport containers to prevent escape injuries.
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
• Use double-walled oxygenated bags or tanks due to silver carp's jumping behavior during transport
• Include genetic certification if importing selectively bred strains for specific aquaculture purposes
• Monitor import quotas as silver carp face restrictions in certain US watersheds