0301.99.03
Other
This code covers live fish not specified elsewhere, including species like tench, sheatfish, and bighead carp. Use this code for importing these live fish, which generally receive free duty treatment as standard trade partners or under eligible free trade agreements, as positioned within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0301.99.03
AI Summary
This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers live fish, excluding mammals and fish unsuitable for human consumption as detailed in the chapter notes. Code 0301.99.03 specifically applies to other live fish not elsewhere specified. Further breakdown exists within this code, with 0301.99.03.10 for Tench and Sheatfish, 0301.99.03.15 for Bighead carp, and 0301.99.03.90 encompassing all other live fish; choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on the specific species being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 3 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates |
| Section | Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 0301.99.03 and its subdivisions (0301.99.03.10, 0301.99.03.15, and 0301.99.03.90) is free, applying to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may be available for eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units for all these codes are kilograms (kg). This means no general duties are assessed unless the import doesn't qualify for NTR status or applicable preferential trade agreements.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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Code subdivisions
0301.99.03.10
Live fish: > Other live fish: > Other > Tench (Tinca tinca), sheatfish (Silurus glanis)
0301.99.03.15
Live fish: > Other live fish: > Other > Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)
0301.99.03.90
Live fish: > Other live fish: > Other > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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November 15, 2025
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