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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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