Gutted and Scaled Cobia in 3kg Foil Tray

Fresh chilled cobia that is scaled and eviscerated (viscera removed), with heads and fins on, in a 3kg foil tray for supermarket sale. Fits HTS 0302.46.11.00 precisely as minimally processed scaled cobia in under 6.8 kg container.

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.

0305.41.00Higher: 40% vs 38%

If Drying, salting, or smoking excludes from fresh/chilled, moving to Lox scope heading 0305.

0302.45Lower: 10% vs 38%

If for Pacific saury instead of cobia

Specific species like Cololabis saira use separate subheading 0302.45.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 38%

If made into fish meal pellets

Pellets fit for human consumption go to 0309 per chapter notes, not fresh fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use immediate containers only (no outer cases); declare gross weight per pack on entry docs

Test for histamine levels in scombroid species like cobia; high levels trigger FDA detention

Origin labeling mandatory; specify wild vs. farmed to avoid AD/CVD duties if applicable