Live Bighead Carp for Polyculture Ponds from China
Live Aristichthys nobilis imported for integration into polyculture systems with tilapia or catfish to optimize feed conversion. Falls under HTS 0301.99.0315 as specified live bighead carp species. These filter-feeding fish improve water quality in intensive farming.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP if any processing planned post-import; focus on live import biosecurity
• Use double-bagging in oxygenated water bags for air freight; accurate weight declaration avoids duty disputes