Live Pacu Fish from Mexico
Live pacu (Piaractus spp.), large South American freshwater fish for public aquariums and farms. Under HTS 0301.99.03 as other live fish not cold-water or ornamental trout. Requires large aerated tanks for transport.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-arrange quarantine facilities for large specimens per USFWS guidelines
• Monitor dissolved oxygen levels continuously during multi-day shipments
• Avoid peak summer imports to prevent heat stress mortality