Gutted and Scaled Cobia in 3kg Foil Tray from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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