Live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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