Frozen Whole Cobia Fish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Rachycentron canadum) via FDA prior notice and ensure proper labeling to avoid misclassification
• Comply with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 if any shrimp contamination is possible, though primarily for shrimp products
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to prevent reclassification as fresh or spoiled goods