Live Bighead Carp for Aquaculture from Mexico
Live Aristichthys nobilis, commonly known as bighead carp, imported for use in fish farming operations to stock ponds and enhance aquaculture production. This falls under HTS 0301.99.0315 as live fish, specifically bighead carp, not intended for immediate human consumption. They are transported in aerated tanks to maintain viability during shipping.
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
• Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming disease-free status to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for live fish
• Use insulated aerated transport containers; declare exact quantity and species accurately to prevent penalties for underreporting
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as ornamental fish if intended for food production, as this shifts to different HTS