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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If a carp species not explicitly listed in the heading
Other live fish not matching specific carp or ornamental listings go to residual 0301.99.
If frozen after import
Processing live fish into frozen form shifts classification to heading 0303 for frozen fish.
If for bulk farm-raised fingerlings sold as stock
Certain live aquatic animals for farming may classify under other live animals if not ornamental.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify state regulations as grass carp are restricted in some U.S. waters due to invasive potential
• Include scientific identification and origin documentation to confirm classification as listed carp
• Monitor water quality parameters like oxygen and temperature during transit to prevent mortality
Related Products under HTS 0301.93.02
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.
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.