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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fillets are frozen at any point
Frozen ray fillets are classified under a different tariff item for frozen fish meat.
If the fillets are minced or ground
Minced fish meat of rays and skates falls under a separate tariff item for fish meat, whether or not minced.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the scientific name (Raja inornata) on the commercial invoice to confirm it belongs to the Rajidae family
• Ensure the fillets are chilled, not frozen, and maintain a temperature of 0-4°C during shipping
• Declare the product as 'fresh or chilled ray fillets' to align with the tariff description
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.57.00
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.
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.