Scaled Cobia Portions in 800g Plastic Sleeve
Chilled whole cobia portions, scaled with optional head and fin removal, packed in an 800g plastic sleeve for retail sale. The product is chilled and not further processed, fit for human consumption. It is classified under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding edible fish offal.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the portions are cut into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled, are classified under heading 03.04, not under whole fish headings.
If the cobia is frozen instead of chilled
Frozen fish, excluding fillets, falls under heading 03.03, which covers frozen whole fish.
If the cobia is salted, dried, or in brine
Preserved fish products like salted or dried cobia are classified under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the cobia portions are chilled, not frozen, and that any head or fin removal does not constitute processing into fillets or other fish meat
• Ensure the packaging meets CFIA labelling standards, including common name and net quantity
• Be prepared to provide documentation on the species and that the product is for human consumption
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.
Fresh Chilled Cobia Fillets
Whole fresh or chilled cobia (Rachycentron canadum) fish, not processed into fillets or other fish meat, suitable for immediate culinary use. The product is fresh or chilled and fit for human consumption. It falls under tariff item 0302.46.00 as cobia, fresh or chilled, excluding edible fish offal.
Fresh Chilled Scaled Cobia Fillets in 500g Tray
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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.
Gutted and Scaled Cobia in 3kg Foil Tray
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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.