Fresh Chilled Big Skate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include fishery certificate of origin if from regulated fisheries to meet traceability rules
• Avoid common pitfall of partial filleting, which reclassifies to 0304; import whole only
• File FDA Prior Notice at least 2 hours before arrival for smooth customs clearance