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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.82.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole

Frozen rays and skates shift to heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.

0304.84.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as fillets

Fillets and other fish meat of rays/skates fall under heading 0304, regardless of freshness.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

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