Chilled Wild-Caught Cobia from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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