Live Severum Cichlid from Germany
Live Severum (Heros severus), South American cichlid for larger tanks, falls under HTS 0301.99.0390 as other live fish. Live imports for aquarium trade.
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
• Quarantine origin stock for 14+ days with vet certification
• Label with scientific names for accurate species identification
• Comply with invasive species registries in destination states