Chilled Wild-Caught Cobia
Wild-harvested cobia (Rachycentron canadum) shipped chilled on ice, whole and ungutted for maximum freshness. HTS 0302.46.5000 applies to this 'other' category of fresh/chilled cobia outside fillets. Popular in Asian and US seafood markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole fish
Freezing changes classification from fresh/chilled 0302 to frozen fish under heading 0303.
If dried, salted, or in brine
Dried or brine-packed fish, even if not fully preserved, fall under heading 0305, not fresh 0302.
If misidentified species like king mackerel
Similar pelagics like seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.) have separate subheadings; exact species determines code.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catch certificates and traceability docs to verify wild-caught status and comply with US sustainability regs
• Label packages clearly as 'fresh chilled cobia - keep refrigerated' to support temperature compliance at ports
• Anticipate USDA/APHIS inspections for live parasites in whole fish; pre-treat if required by origin country
Related Products under HTS 0302.46.50.00
Fresh Chilled Cobia Fillets
Whole fresh or chilled cobia (Rachycentron canadum) fish, not processed into fillets or other fish meat, suitable for immediate culinary use. Classified under HTS 0302.46.5000 as fresh or chilled cobia excluding fillets of heading 0304. This covers unprocessed whole fish in their natural state.
Whole Fresh Cobia Steaks
Whole cobia fish presented fresh or chilled, sometimes cut into unfilleted steaks but retaining the whole fish structure. Falls under HTS 0302.46.5000 as 'other' cobia excluding true fillets or separated meat of 0304. Ideal for high-end sushi or grilling.
Fresh Farm-Raised Cobia
Aquaculture-raised whole cobia fillets-free, delivered fresh or chilled for retail and restaurant use. Classified in HTS 0302.46.5000 as other fresh/chilled cobia per chapter notes excluding processed meat. Sustainably farmed alternative to wild catch.
Ice-Packed Whole Cobia
Whole cobia fish packed in ice slurry for air/sea shipment, maintaining fresh/chilled condition below 4°C. HTS 0302.46.5000 for other cobia fits this unprocessed whole fish form. Used by wholesalers for live market trade.