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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shipped frozen on ice (but actually frozen)
Fish arriving frozen, even with ice, defaults to heading 0303 regardless of packing intent.
If for other species like jacks/crevalles
Different pelagic species have distinct subheadings within 0302; cobia is specifically 0302.46.
If lightly smoked or cooked post-chill
Any preservation or cooking shifts to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include ice melt calculations and temp logs in entry docs to validate fresh/chilled vs frozen status
• Comply with USCG vessel sanitation if shipped via carrier with fish holds; declare packing method clearly
• Watch for reclassification if fish arrive thawed—insist on immediate customs exam for temp verification
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.
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.