0302.46.50.00/Whole Fresh Cobia Steaks/Japan

Whole Fresh Cobia Steaks from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide commercial invoice specifying 'whole fresh/chilled cobia' to distinguish from fillets and ensure correct 0302 classification

• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove fresh/chilled status and avoid reclassification as frozen

• Check CBP seafood import alerts for cobia origin countries to preempt inspections or holds