Live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) from Mexico
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.
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 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