Live fish — HTS 0301
Live fish
Chapter 03 › Heading 0301
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0301 is the four-digit category for live fish. It groups live fish imported into the United States before the tariff schedule distinguishes among more specific kinds or uses. The heading is a classification starting point, not usually the complete code used for entry or duty assessment.
To reach the specific eight-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product through the applicable subheadings and statistical provisions. For live fish, the key distinctions are generally the fish’s type or species and, where the schedule provides, whether the fish is ornamental or falls into another listed group. Use the fish’s actual identity and condition at import—not its marketing name alone—and confirm the current HTSUS wording for the relevant subheading.
What to check
- Identify the fish precisely, including its common name, scientific name, and species when available.
- Confirm that the goods are live fish at import and are not another aquatic animal or a processed fish product.
- Check whether the HTSUS distinguishes ornamental fish, particular fish groups, or other listed types that may apply.
- Read all eight-digit statistical provisions and their notes; do not stop at heading 0301 or a six-digit subheading.
- Compare the result with CBP classification guidance or ask a customs broker when species identification or a close classification choice is uncertain.
HTS heading 0301 summary
Live fish is a 4-digit product category containing 8 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301.11.00 👉 | Freshwater | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.91.00.00 👉 | Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.92.00.00 👉 | Eels (Anguilla spp.) | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.93.02 👉 | Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.) | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.94.01.00 👉 | Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis) | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.95.00.00 👉 | Southern Bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii) | Free | — | Free |
| 0301.99.03 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0301?
Live fish. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.