Frozen Smooth Skate from China
Frozen whole smooth skate (Malacoraja senta), Rajidae, Northeast Atlantic origin, packed in 20kg blocks. HTS 0303.82.00.00 for frozen rays/skates excluding processed forms. Used in fish & chips abroad.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Health certificate from origin vets required; test for parasites common in skates
• Declare exact species to leverage WTO zero rates; generic 'ray' risks higher duty
• Monitor ATPA/GSP eligibility for duty-free entry from qualifying countries