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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared or preserved
Prepared or preserved fish of Rajidae, like smoked or canned, go to Chapter 16.
If misidentified as shark
Sharks (not Rajidae) fall under 0302.92; precise taxonomy determines heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to prove 'fresh/chilled' status
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to facilitate CBP examination and avoid delays
• Check for endangered species listings under CITES, though most Rajidae are not restricted
Related Products under HTS 0302.82.00.00
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.
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.