Whole Fresh Cobia Steaks from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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