Frozen Thorny Skate Whole
Whole frozen thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata), a Rajidae species caught in North Atlantic waters, presented ungutted. Falls under HTS 0303.82.00.00 for frozen rays and skates, distinct from fillets or offal. Used in ethnic cuisines or as bait.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered edible fish offal post-processing
Frozen fish livers/oils/roe shift to 0303.91; excludes from rays/skates if separated.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Livers/oils of rays in dried form move to heading 0305, not frozen whole fish.
If cooked and canned/preserved
Prepared/preserved fish of heading 16, excluding frozen state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed commercial invoice with species Latin name and weight to avoid valuation disputes
• Ensure blast-frozen proof (-18°C or below) for perishables entry; test for contaminants like heavy metals
• Label as 'not for direct human consumption' if bait use to sidestep stricter food regs
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Frozen Atlantic Stingray Fillets
Frozen blocks of Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina) meat, excluding fish fillets of heading 0304, sourced from sustainable fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.82.00.00 as frozen rays and skates (Rajidae family), specifically this species often grouped here for tariff purposes. Not processed into offal or pellets fit for human consumption.
Frozen Little Skate Wings
Frozen wings from little skate (Leucoraja erinacea), Rajidae family, trimmed but retaining whole fish form excluding 0304 fillets. HTS 0303.82.00.00 applies to these frozen skate parts not further processed into meat/offal. Popular in New England seafood markets.
Frozen Barndoor Skate
Whole frozen barndoor skate (Dipturus laevis), a large Rajidae species from U.S. waters, sustainable quota-managed. Classified HTS 0303.82.00.00 as frozen other fish rays/skates, not fillets or offal. Ideal for filleting post-thaw.
Frozen Smooth Skate
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.
Frozen Clearnose Skate
Frozen clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria), Western Atlantic Rajidae, supplied whole for processing. HTS 0303.82.00.00 covers these frozen fish excluding 0304 meat. Sustainable managed stock.
Frozen Round Skate
Whole frozen round skate (Raja fyllae), deepwater Rajidae species, IQF packed. Classified under HTS 0303.82.00.00 for frozen rays excluding fillets/offal per hierarchy. Bait and food use.