Fresh Chilled Ray Fillet Portions
Skinless, boneless portions cut from ray fish fillets (family Rajidae), maintained fresh or chilled. Falls under HTS 0304.48.00.00 as other fresh/chilled fillets of rays and skates, distinct from whole fish or minced meat. Used in high-end seafood markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh whole rays/skates under 16kg
Fresh or chilled ungutted fish of Rajidae are under heading 0302 if not filleted.
If from non-Rajidae species misidentified
Fillets of other saltwater fish excluding specific families like Rajidae go to 0304.59.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude such products from 0304-0308, directing to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA Prior Notice for seafood imports; include lot traceability for recalls
• Avoid common pitfall of improper temperature control leading to frozen reclassification and higher scrutiny
• Provide species-specific documentation to distinguish Rajidae from similar flatfish
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Boneless fillets from the wings of skate fish (Raja clavata), fresh or chilled, excluding any mincing or freezing. Classified under HTS 0304.48.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets specifically of rays and skates from the Rajidae family. These are prized in gourmet cuisine for their delicate texture.
Chilled Thornback Ray Fillets
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Fresh Undulate Ray Fillets
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Chilled Clearnose Skate Fillets
High-quality chilled fillets from clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria), a North Atlantic Rajidae species, fresh-processed. Classified under HTS 0304.48.00.00 for other fresh/chilled ray and skate fillets. Ideal for pan-searing.
Fresh Chilled Big Skate Fillets
Large fillets from big skate (Beringraja binoculata), fresh or chilled, trimmed for market. HTS 0304.48.00.00 specifically for Rajidae family fillets in fresh/chilled state. Common in Pacific seafood trade.
Chilled Spotted Ray Fillets
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