Heading 0301

Live fish

13 declarable lines

Heading 0301 covers live fish. It is split first between ornamental fish and other live fish, then by water type for ornamental fish and by species for other live fish. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Live koi carp
Live goldfish
Live crucian carp
Live trout
Live eels
Live Atlantic bluefin tuna
Live ornamental freshwater fish, other

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the fish is live; dead, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or smoked fish is outside heading 0301.
Decide whether the fish is ornamental or for other use.
For ornamental fish, decide whether it is freshwater or other.
For other live fish, identify the species because the subheading follows species groups such as trout, eels, carp, and tunas.
For carp, identify the specific carp group when the line separates grass, silver, and bighead carp from other carp.

Often confused with

Fresh or chilled fish fillets
Fillets and other fish meat are classified in heading 0304, not as live fish.
Heading 0304
Frozen whole fish
Frozen fish is classified in heading 0303.
Heading 0303
Live crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters
Live crustaceans are covered by heading 0306, not live fish.
Heading 0306
Live molluscs such as oysters
Live molluscs are covered by heading 0307.
Heading 0307
Dried or salted fish
Dried, salted, or brined fish is classified in heading 0305.
Heading 0305

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for live koi carp?

Live ornamental freshwater koi (common) carp (Cyprinus carpio) is 0301.11.00.10 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on live goldfish?

Live goldfish (Carassius auratus) is 0301.11.00.20 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify live eels?

Live eels (Anguilla spp.) go under 0301.92.00.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.