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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat of cobia are excluded from 0302 and classified under heading 0304 for processed forms.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen cobia falls under subheading 0303 for frozen fish, not 0302 which is strictly fresh or chilled.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Processed flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human consumption are covered by heading 0309, not 0302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Rachycentron canadum) with documentation to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and temperature logs for fresh/chilled fish to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Obtain prior notice via FDA Prior Notice system and check for any country-specific restrictions on cobia imports
Related Products under HTS 0302.46.50.00
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.
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.
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.