Block Frozen Cobia for Processing
Whole cobia fish frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning and further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia, not fillets or 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
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 cobia is processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat fall under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cobia is frozen solid and not mixed with other species
• Declare the product as frozen whole cobia under tariff item 0303.56.00
• Keep records of the freezing process to prove it is not fresh
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.56.00
Bulk Frozen Cobia Blocks
Large blocks of multiple cobia fish frozen for factory use. This product falls under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia, suitable for further processing but not yet filleted.
Farmed Frozen Cobia Fillets
Skin-on farmed cobia fillets that retain enough structure to be considered whole fish pieces, not true fillets of heading 03.04. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia.
Frozen Cobia for Sashimi
Blast-frozen cobia to -35°C for parasite kill, sashimi-grade, still a whole fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia.
Frozen Cobia Loin Cuts
Premium frozen cobia loins and backstraps with skin on and bone-in, cut from the fish but not filleted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia, not fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Cobia Steaks
Cobia fish cut into thick cross-section steaks, frozen, retaining bone and skin. This product falls under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia, not fillets or fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Gutted Cobia
Frozen cobia fish with entrails removed but head, tail, and fins intact. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen whole or nearly whole cobia.