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0303.56.00.00 - Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty2.2¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 0303.56.00.00, specifically classifies frozen cobia (Rachycentron canadum). Cobia is a saltwater fish known for its firm, white flesh, often marketed for its culinary qualities. The classification covers the whole, gutted, or headed cobia, provided it is frozen and not processed into fillets or other fish meat under heading 0304.

Within the broader group of frozen fish, this subcategory distinguishes itself from its siblings by focusing solely on cobia. For instance, while 0303.51.00.00 covers herrings and 0303.54.00.00 pertains to mackerel, this specific code isolates cobia. This granular approach ensures that different species of fish, even within the same broader groupings like "jack and horse mackerel" (0303.55.00.00), are distinctly classified based on their scientific and common names.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive for frozen cobia. It is crucial to ensure the product is indeed cobia and presented in its frozen state, aligning with the general scope of Chapter 3 which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0303.56.00.00?
HTS code 0303.56.00.00 covers Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0303.56.00.00?
This classification covers Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). It is a subcategory of 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:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0303.56.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0303.56.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.2¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0303.56.00.00?
Imports under HTS 0303.56.00.00 are measured in kg.
Go up to 0303 · Go up to Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

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