Ice-Packed Whole Cobia from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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