Fresh Chilled Carp

Fresh or chilled whole carp (Cyprinus carpio), a common pond-raised fish not listed in subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. Classified under 0302.89.50.77 as other fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets, suitable for human consumption but not in pellet or flour form per chapter notes.

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.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If classified as sturgeon

Certain species like sturgeon have dedicated subheadings under 0302.71 for specific edible fish.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If sold as fish meat, skinned or boneless

Other fish meat excluding fillets falls under 0304 if processed beyond whole fish.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human use from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include catch or farm origin certificates; Asian carp imports often require APHIS permits to prevent invasive species risks

Label with accurate species and ensure no antibiotics exceed FDA residue limits through import testing alerts

Avoid common pitfall of missing health certificates from exporting country veterinary authorities