Frozen Head-Off Cobia from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary certificates from exporting country confirming no diseases in farmed cobia
• Declare exact net weight excluding ice glaze to avoid duty miscalculations
• Separate heads if included, as they might classify as offal under 0303.91