Fresh Chilled Scaled Cobia Fillets in 500g Tray

Freshly caught cobia (Rachycentron canadum) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a vacuum-sealed plastic tray weighing 500g total. This product is chilled but not otherwise processed, fitting HTS 0302.46.11.00 due to the species, scaling, minimal processing, and container size under 6.8 kg.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 38%

If presented as skinless, boneless fillets

Further processing beyond scaling (e.g., filleting without bone/skin) moves to heading 0304 for fish fillets.

0302.47.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If unscaled but heads/viscera removed

Lack of scaling processing keeps it under unscaled subheading 0302.47.

0303.46.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen state changes from fresh/chilled Chapter 03 heading 0302 to frozen in 0303.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish is cobia (Rachycentron canadum) via species documentation; misidentification leads to reclassification

Confirm immediate container weight ≤6.8kg with contents; provide lab tests for chilling temp compliance (below 4°C)

Include FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates; avoid common pitfall of freezing which shifts to HTS 0303