Live Flowerhorn Cichlids from China
Live Flowerhorn cichlids (hybrid Amphilophus species), popular hybrid aquarium fish known for their distinctive head shape, fall under HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. They are imported alive for hobbyist aquariums.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide import permits from U.S
• Fish & Wildlife Service for non-native species to prevent ecological risks
• Maintain water temperature and oxygenation logs during shipping to prove live arrival conditions
• Label shipments clearly as 'live fish - perishable' to expedite customs processing and avoid delays