Dried Cobia Fillets Salted
Dried cobia fillets are prepared by drying and salting fillets of cobia (Rachycentron canadum), a gourmet seafood product. As cobia is explicitly listed in tariff item 0305.54.00, these fillets qualify as dried fish, not smoked, and fit for human consumption.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cobia is dried but not salted and not smoked
This alternative covers other dried fish, but cobia is listed in 0305.54.00, so it would not apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cobia fillets are dried and salted, not smoked, to meet the tariff item description
• Declare the species Rachycentron canadum clearly
• If the fillets are further processed, such as cooked, they may fall under a different heading
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