Frozen Smooth Skate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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