HTS heading 0301 · Chapter 03
HTS 0301: Live fish
HTS heading 0301 covers live fish. It has 8 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (8 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornamental fish: | |||||
| 0301.11.00 | Freshwater | Free | Free | ||
| 0301.11.00.10 | Koi (common) carp (Cyprinus carpio)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.11.00.20 | Goldfish( Carassius auratus), Crucian carp (Carassius carassius)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.11.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.19.00.00 | Other[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| Other live fish: | |||||
| 0301.91.00.00 | Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 0301.92.00.00 | Eels (Anguilla spp.)[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 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 | ||
| 0301.93.02.10 | Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.93.02.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.94.01.00 | Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 0301.95.00.00 | Southern Bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 0301.99.03 | Other | Free | Free | ||
| 0301.99.03.10 | Tench (Tinca tinca), sheatfish (Silurus glanis)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.99.03.15 | Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 0301.99.03.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
16 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 0301.11.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 0301?
Heading 0301 has 8 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (8 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 0301?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 0301?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.