Live Plecostomus Catfish from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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