Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Check FDA import alerts for Asian carp due to invasive species concerns in U.S. waterways
• Provide genetic certification to confirm species identity for customs clearance
• Ship in volumes with density controls to minimize stress and mortality en route