Live Plecostomus Catfish from Canada
Live Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus), algae-eating bottom dwellers for aquariums, classified HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Alive for cleanup crew roles.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide feeding records to prove nutritional status pre-shipment
• Use cave-like transport structures to reduce stress for nocturnal species
• Screen for parasites common in wild-caught plecos