Ice-Packed Whole Cobia from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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