Live Tilapia Fingerlings from Mexico
Juvenile live tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fingerlings imported for freshwater aquaculture grow-out farms. Falls under HTS 0301.99.03 as other live fish outside cold-water or salmonid categories. Shipped in aerated water systems to support high-density transport.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS VS 17-29 import permit prior to shipment for aquaculture species
• Maintain water temperature and oxygenation logs during transit to prove live arrival
• Avoid misdeclaration as baitfish, which could trigger different regulations or penalties