Frozen Cobia from Japan
Frozen whole cobia (Rachycentron canadum) specifically named in HTS 0303.59.00.00 as other frozen fish excluding fillets. Farm-raised and wild-caught cobia popular in Asian markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include aquaculture certification for farm-raised cobia to meet traceability requirements
• Test for antibiotic residues common in pond-raised cobia from certain countries
• Specify wild-caught vs. farmed on documentation as treatment may differ