U.S. imports of Live Marine and Other Non-Freshwater Ornamental Fish (HS 030119) totaled $475K in August 2026, imported from 40 countries.
Importers of Live Marine and Other Non-Freshwater Ornamental Fish paid $38K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMarine ornamental fish — saltwater reef species such as clownfish, tangs, and angelfish — are classified here, with the Philippines and Indonesia together accounting for the dominant share of US supply, reflecting the Indo-Pacific's biodiversity and established collection industries. USDA APHIS governs live aquatic animal imports, and many marine ornamental species are subject to CITES Appendix II listing, requiring export permits from the country of origin. Sustainable sourcing certifications and chain-of-custody documentation have become increasingly important to US retailers and public aquariums as scrutiny of wild-collection practices grows.
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Many popular reef fish — including certain seahorses (Hippocampus spp., CITES Appendix II) and some wrasses and groupers — require CITES export permits from the country of origin and US Fish & Wildlife Service import documentation. Importers should check the current CITES appendix listings for each species in a shipment, as listings are periodically updated at CITES Conferences of the Parties.
APHIS generally requires that live marine ornamental fish be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a competent authority in the exporting country, attesting that the fish are free from specified pathogens. Shipments are subject to APHIS inspection at designated ports of entry approved for live animal imports. Importers should confirm that their chosen port of entry is authorized for live fish and that the exporting country's certification meets current APHIS standards.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 0301
Subheading 030119 · $475K of $3.7M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301190000 | Fish, Ornamental, Live, NESOI | $475K | 7.96% | 70.99% | $38K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0301190000 | Fish, Ornamental, Live, NESOI | $153K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$475KYoY · free account
Exports
$153KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.5M of Live Marine and Other Non-Freshwater Ornamental Fish and exported $2.7M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Philippines pays 12.5% duty; Palau 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
29.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.96% of imports for consumption.