Frozen Winter Skate

Frozen winter skate (Leucoraja ocellata), Rajidae family, U.S. Northeast fishery product, whole ungutted. Fits HTS 0303.82.00.00 as frozen rays/skates, prior to filleting or offal extraction. High demand in Asian markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.94.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If swordfish fillets misanalogized

Fillets specific; whole frozen stays 0303.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If prepared/preserved post-freeze

Cooked crustaceans/fish to 16; cooked changes state.

0308.90.01.00Same rate: 35%

If aquaculture byproducts

Other aquatic invertebrates exclude fish; parts shift.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Lacey Act import declaration mandatory for species ID and quantity

β€’ Use ISF 10+2 manifest for advance shipment info to CBP

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