Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0303.56.00.00
Frozen Whole Cobia Fish
Whole frozen cobia (Rachycentron canadum) fish, ungutted and unprocessed beyond freezing, typically weighing 5-10 kg per fish. This product falls under HTS 0303.56.00.00 as it is specifically classified as frozen cobia, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. It is imported for further processing or direct sale in seafood markets.
Frozen Gutted Cobia
Frozen cobia fish with entrails removed but head, tail, and fins intact, preserved by freezing for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0303.56.00.00 as frozen whole or nearly whole cobia, not qualifying as fillets or processed meat. Popular in Asian markets for grilling or steaming.
Frozen Cobia Steaks
Cobia fish cut into thick cross-section steaks, frozen individually or in blocks, retaining bone and skin. This remains under HTS 0303.56.00.00 as it is not filleted meat of heading 0304, but large pieces of whole fish. Used in restaurants for searing or blackening.
IQF Frozen Cobia Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) cobia portions, skin-on and bone-in, portioned for retail packaging. Falls under HTS 0303.56.00.00 as frozen cobia not processed into fillets or meat of 0304. Ideal for home cooks seeking premium white fish.
Frozen Head-Off Cobia
Frozen cobia with heads removed, but body intact with tail and fins, common for reducing shipping weight. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.56.00.00 for frozen cobia excluding fillets. High demand in sushi-grade applications after thawing.
Block Frozen Cobia for Processing
Whole cobia frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning and further processing into fillets. HTS 0303.56.00.00 applies as frozen cobia, distinct from processed meat in 0304. Bulk imported for US fish stick production.
Frozen Cobia Loin Cuts
Premium frozen cobia loins, backstraps cut from the fish with skin on, bone-in. Remains under HTS 0303.56.00.00 as not filleted per heading 0304 exclusions. Prized for buttery texture in gourmet cuisine.
Retail Packed Frozen Cobia
Frozen whole or dressed cobia in consumer-ready vacuum packs for supermarket sales. HTS 0303.56.00.00 for frozen cobia specifically. Includes nutrition labeling for direct retail.
Farmed Frozen Cobia Fillets
Note: Primarily whole, but skin-on farmed cobia 'fillets' that retain enough structure to classify as whole fish pieces under HTS 0303.56.00.00, excluding true 0304 fillets. Taiwanese farmed variety known for clean flavor.
Wild Caught Frozen Cobia
Wild-harvested cobia frozen at sea or dockside, premium grade with darker meat. HTS 0303.56.00.00 classification unchanged by catch method. Sought for sportfishing trophy imports.
H&G Frozen Cobia
Headed and gutted frozen cobia, standard commercial form. HTS 0303.56.00.00 applies. Efficient for air freight.
Frozen Cobia for Sashimi
Blast-frozen cobia to -35°C for parasite kill, sashimi-grade. Still HTS 0303.56.00.00 as frozen whole fish.
Bulk Frozen Cobia Blocks
Large blocks of multiple cobia for factory use. HTS 0303.56.00.00.
Skin-On Frozen Cobia Portions
Retail portions with skin for crisp cooking. HTS 0303.56.00.00.
Pan-Ready Frozen Cobia
Scaled, gutted, ready-to-cook frozen cobia. HTS 0303.56.00.00.