Chilled Big Skate Fillet Blocks
Large blocks of big skate (Beringraja binoculata) fillets, chilled for wholesale distribution. These fillets are fresh or chilled and belong to the Rajidae family, falling under tariff item 0304.57.00 for rays and skates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fillets are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fillets of rays and skates fall under a different tariff item for frozen fish meat.
If the product is minced or otherwise processed beyond simple fillets
Minced fish meat of rays and skates is classified under a separate heading for fish meat, whether or not minced.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fillets are clearly labeled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Maintain a cold chain below 4°C during transport to preserve quality and meet CBSA inspection standards
• Keep documentation of the species (Beringraja binoculata) to verify classification under Rajidae
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.57.00
Chilled Pacific Thornback Ray Fillets
Fillets from Pacific thornback ray (Raja inornata), chilled immediately post-catch for the premium market. These are fresh or chilled fillets of rays and skates, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.57.00.
Fresh Chilled Ray Fillet Portions
Skinless, boneless portions derived from ray fish (Rajidae), maintained fresh or chilled for sushi-grade quality. These portions are fillets or other fish meat, fresh or chilled, and fall under tariff item 0304.57.00 for rays and skates.
Fresh Chilled Skate Wing Fillets
Boneless fillets cut from the wings of skate fish (Rajidae family), fresh or chilled to preserve quality. These are fresh or chilled fillets of rays and skates, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.57.00.
Fresh Chilled Thorny Skate Wings
Wing sections from thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata), fresh or chilled, skin-on or off. These are fresh or chilled fillets or meat of rays and skates, falling under tariff item 0304.57.00.
Fresh Skate Cheek Meat
Tender cheek portions from skate (Rajidae), harvested fresh and chilled for gourmet use. These are fresh or chilled fish meat from rays and skates, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.57.00.