Live Bala Shark from Germany
Live Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus), schooling tropical fish resembling sharks, classified in HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Alive imports for large aquariums.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Ship in groups to reduce stress, as solitary bala sharks suffer higher mortality
• Include salinity-free water certifications for freshwater species
• Check for endangered status updates that might require additional protections