Chilled Wild-Caught Cobia from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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