Bulk Frozen Cobia Blocks
Large blocks of multiple cobia for factory use, frozen for further processing. This falls under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia, not prepared as 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 blocks contain fillets or fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as frozen cobia under 0303.56.00, not as fish meat of heading 03.04
• Keep records of freezing temperature and species identification
• Ensure the blocks are labelled with the product name and country of origin for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.56.00
Block Frozen Cobia for Processing
Whole cobia frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning and further processing into fillets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen fish of the species Rachycentron canadum, not further processed beyond freezing and not cut into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04.
Farmed Frozen Cobia Fillets
Skin-on farmed cobia fillets that retain enough structure to classify as whole fish pieces under tariff item 0303.56.00, excluding true fillets of heading 03.04. These are frozen and not further processed.
Frozen Cobia for Sashimi
Blast-frozen cobia to -35°C for parasite kill, sashimi-grade, still classified as frozen whole fish under tariff item 0303.56.00. The freezing process does not change the classification.
Frozen Cobia Loin Cuts
Premium frozen cobia loins, backstraps cut from the fish with skin on and bone-in, not filleted per heading 03.04 exclusions. This product falls under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen cobia.
Frozen Cobia Steaks
Cobia fish cut into thick cross-section steaks, frozen individually or in blocks, retaining bone and skin. This remains under tariff item 0303.56.00 as it is not filleted meat of heading 03.04, but large pieces of whole fish.
Frozen Gutted Cobia
Frozen cobia fish with entrails removed but head, tail, and fins intact, preserved by freezing. Classified under tariff item 0303.56.00 as frozen whole or nearly whole cobia, not qualifying as fillets.