Fresh Chilled Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius)

Small whole fresh or chilled crucian carp (Carassius carassius), a European pond fish used in traditional dishes. Classified in HTS 0302.73.5010 as carp under Carassius spp., excluding fillets. Often sold live or freshly killed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If flash-frozen for export

Temperature at import determines fresh/chilled (0302) vs frozen (0303).

0302.74.00.00Same rate: 35%

If snakeheads (Channa spp.)

Snakeheads have dedicated subheading 0302.74.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If smoked or pickled

Preserved fish preparations are Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain health certificates free of parasites like Anisakis for EU-sourced carp

Declare exact weights to match HTS statistical reporting requirements

Package in leak-proof trays to prevent cross-contamination in transit

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