U.S. imports of Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish (HS 030111) totaled $2.1M in August 2026, imported from 51 countries.
Importers of Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish paid $240K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFreshwater ornamental fish — including koi (0301110010), goldfish and crucian carp (0301110020), and a broad range of tropical aquarium species (0301110090) — are sourced primarily from Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, each supplying distinct market segments. Japan dominates high-value nishikigoi (koi) exports, while Southeast Asian suppliers lead in tropical community fish. USDA APHIS oversees live aquatic animal imports for disease and invasive-species risk, and certain cyprinid species may face additional scrutiny under state fish and wildlife regulations. Proper species identification and health certification from the exporting country are essential for smooth entry.
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374 import shipments a month
Koi (Cyprinus carpio) and goldfish are cyprinid species that can carry koi herpesvirus (KHV) and other pathogens of concern to both aquaculture and wild fisheries. USDA APHIS may require health certificates attesting to disease-free status, and some states impose additional permit or inspection requirements for cyprinids specifically. Importers should verify current APHIS and destination-state requirements before each shipment.
The NESOI line captures all live freshwater ornamental fish that are not koi or goldfish/crucian carp. Correct classification requires species identification at entry; a shipment containing mixed species must be assessed line by line. Importers of mixed-lot aquarium fish should work with a licensed customs broker to ensure each species is assigned to the correct tariff line.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 0301
Subheading 030111 · $2.1M of $3.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$166KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $33.0M of Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish and exported $2.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301110090 | Freshwater Fish, Ornamental, Live, NESOI | $2.1M | 10.90% | 93.65% | $225K |
| 0301110020 | Goldfish and Crucian Carp, Live | $34K | 32.43% | 100.00% | $11K |
| 0301110010 | Koi (Common) Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), Live | $23K | 15.61% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0301110000 | Ornamental Freshwater Fish, Live | $166K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Singapore and Indonesia together supply 47% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.30% of imports for consumption.