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.
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 cheek meat is frozen
Frozen skate meat is classified under a different tariff item for frozen fish meat.
If the cheek meat is 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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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 cheek meat is fresh or chilled, not frozen, to align with the tariff item
• Provide a clear product description as 'skate cheek meat' to avoid confusion with other fish parts
• Maintain a cold chain during transport to meet CBSA standards
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.
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.