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U.S. imports of live marine and other non-freshwater ornamental fish (HS 030119) totaled $407K in July 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Live Marine and Other Non-Freshwater Ornamental Fish paid $35K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $365K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Marine and Other Non-Freshwater Ornamental Fish imports of $407K in July 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $524K.
Last updated: July 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.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 0301
Subheading 030119 · $407K of $3.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301190000 | Fish, Ornamental, Live, NESOI | $407K | 8.59% | 89.48% | $35K |
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 | $174K |
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.
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$407KYoY · Pro
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$174KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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10.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.59%.