Live Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Live common carp (Cyprinus carpio) are freshwater fish imported alive for aquaculture stocking or ornamental pond use. They fall under HTS 0301.93.02 as they are specifically listed under the carp species of Cyprinus spp. These fish are transported in oxygenated water to maintain viability during shipping.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus spp.)
Trout species are classified separately under live ornamental fish heading, not carp.
If shipped fresh or chilled, not alive
Dead carp in fresh/chilled form move to Chapter 03 heading 0302 for non-live fish.
If sold primarily as pets in small quantities
Ornamental live fish for pet trade may classify under live animals Chapter 01 if not for food production.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming disease-free status from exporting country authorities
• Use insulated, aerated transport tanks to ensure fish arrive alive; declare exact species upon entry
• Comply with U.S
• Fish and Wildlife Service permits for live aquatic species to avoid quarantines
Related Products under HTS 0301.93.02
Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) are imported for aquatic weed control in ponds and aquaculture grow-out. This species is explicitly named in HTS 0301.93.02 under carp for live fish imports. They require careful handling to preserve liveliness during international transport.
Live Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Live goldfish (Carassius auratus) are popular ornamental fish imported for aquariums and ponds, falling under HTS 0301.93.02 as Carassius spp. carp. They are bred in various colors and varieties for the pet trade and water gardening.
Live Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Live bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are filter-feeding fish imported for pond polyculture and aquaculture. Classified under HTS 0301.93.02 due to Hypophthalmichthys spp. inclusion in the carp heading for live imports.
Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
Live silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fingerlings imported for bait and aquaculture feedlots under HTS 0301.93.02 as Hypophthalmichthys spp. They thrive in plankton-rich waters and grow rapidly.
Live Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis)
Live mirror carp, a scale-less variety of Cyprinus carpio, imported for sport fishing ponds and food production. HTS 0301.93.02 covers this under Cyprinus spp. as live carp.
Live Catla (Catla catla)
Live catla (Catla catla) are Indian major carp imported for intensive aquaculture systems. Explicitly listed in HTS 0301.93.02 for live carp imports from Asia.