Live Goldfish (Carassius auratus) from China
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.
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
• Package in double-layered plastic bags with pure oxygen for air shipment to ensure survival
• Label shipments clearly as 'live ornamental fish' and provide import permits from USDA APHIS
• Avoid mixing species to prevent cross-contamination and disease transmission during import