Fresh Chilled Atlantic Stingray
Fresh or chilled Atlantic stingray (Hypanus sabinus) from the Rajidae family, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product is classified under HTS 0302.82.00.00 as it falls within 'other fish' specifically rays and skates, live or fresh/chilled for food use. Not suitable for processing into fillets at import.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen rays and skates shift to heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If imported as fillets
Fillets and other fish meat of rays/skates fall under heading 0304, regardless of freshness.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Rajidae family classification; misidentification can lead to reclassification
• Ensure product is fresh/chilled and not frozen (0303) or processed into fillets (0304); provide temperature logs for compliance
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; obtain prior notice via FDA system to avoid holds
Related Products under HTS 0302.82.00.00
Fresh Chilled Thornback Ray
Fresh or chilled thornback ray (Raja clavata), a species from the Rajidae family, supplied whole excluding offal, fillets, or other meat. Classified under HTS 0302.82.00.00 for other fresh/chilled fish specifically rays and skates. Commonly used in European seafood markets.
Fresh Chilled Big Skate
Fresh or chilled big skate (Beringraja binoculata) from the Rajidae family, imported whole for culinary use. Falls under HTS 0302.82.00.00 as other fresh/chilled fish excluding fillets of heading 0304. Popular in Pacific Northwest fisheries.
Fresh Chilled Clearnose Skate
Fresh or chilled clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria), a Rajidae species harvested from Atlantic waters, excluding any fillets or meat cuts. HTS 0302.82.00.00 applies to whole rays and skates fresh or chilled. Used in fresh seafood markets.
Fresh Chilled Longnose Skate
Fresh or chilled longnose skate (Raja rhina) whole fish from Rajidae, not filleted or processed. Classified in HTS 0302.82.00.00 for fresh/chilled rays and skates excluding offal of other subheadings. Sourced from Northeast Pacific.