Aquaculture-raised cobia, primarily from Vietnam, accounts for the bulk of frozen whole cobia entering the US under HTS 0303560000. The species' rapid growth rate and mild, firm flesh have made it a sought-after premium fish in foodservice channels. Suriname and Indonesia supply smaller volumes, providing some origin diversification for buyers concerned about Vietnam-specific regulatory risk. All frozen fish imports for human consumption require FDA prior notice and must originate from facilities with documented seafood HACCP programs.
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The code covers cobia that is frozen and not presented as fillets, livers, or roe — including whole round, headed and gutted (H&G), and dressed forms. Once the fish is cut into fillet portions, it reclassifies into the appropriate frozen fillet heading under Chapter 03.
As of the most recent available information, frozen whole cobia does not carry antidumping or countervailing duty orders in the US. However, importers should confirm current status with CBP or a licensed customs broker, as trade-remedy proceedings can be initiated or modified. FDA admissibility — particularly for Vietnamese aquaculture products — is a more active compliance concern for this commodity.
Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030356
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030356 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030356 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Imports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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