Fresh Farm-Raised Cobia
Aquaculture-raised whole cobia, delivered fresh or chilled for retail and restaurant use, with no fillets or processed meat. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is not cobia but another species in the same subheading group
The tariff item would be different if the species is not cobia.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not processed into fillets or other fish meat, as that would fall under heading 03.04
• Declare the aquaculture origin and species name on customs forms
• Verify that the fish is properly chilled and meets CFIA import requirements for fish products
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.46.00
Chilled Wild-Caught Cobia
Wild-harvested cobia (Rachycentron canadum) shipped chilled on ice, whole and ungutted for maximum freshness. This product is fresh or chilled cobia, not processed into fillets or other fish meat, and falls under tariff item 0302.46.00.
Gutted and Scaled Cobia in 3kg Foil Tray
Fresh chilled cobia (Rachycentron canadum) that has been scaled and eviscerated, with heads and fins intact, presented in a 3kg foil tray. This minimally processed whole fish falls under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Headless Scaled Cobia in 1.5kg Vacuum Pack
Chilled cobia with scales removed and heads off, but viscera and fins still present, vacuum-packed in a 1.5kg bag. This product is minimally processed and remains a whole fish, not a fillet or other fish meat, qualifying for tariff item 0302.46.00.
Ice-Packed Whole Cobia
Whole cobia fish packed in ice slurry for air or sea shipment, maintaining fresh or chilled condition below 4°C. This unprocessed whole fish is classified under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
Whole Fresh Cobia Steaks
Whole cobia fish presented fresh or chilled, sometimes cut into unfilleted steaks but retaining the whole fish structure. This product falls under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Whole Scaled Cobia in 2kg Retail Pouch
Whole cobia fish that is scaled but retains head, viscera, and fins, chilled and packed in a 2kg retail pouch. This unprocessed whole fish is classified under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat.