Fresh Skate Cheek Meat
Tender cheek portions from skate (Rajidae), harvested fresh and chilled for gourmet use. Qualifies under HTS 0304.57.00.00 as other fresh/chilled fish meat from rays/skates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from flatfish like flounder
Fresh/chilled fillets of flatfish (Pleuronectidae) use 0304.29, distinct from Rajidae.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Dried or salted skate fillets shift to heading 0305.
If canned or preserved
Preserved skate products enter Chapter 16 for prepared fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document filleting process to confirm not minced or further processed
• Use APHIS/FDA prior notice for all seafood imports
• Monitor for CITES if endangered skate species involved
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Fresh Chilled Skate Wing Fillets
These are boneless fillets cut from the wings of skate fish (Rajidae family), fresh or chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.57.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of rays and skates, excluding mincing or freezing.
Fresh Chilled Ray Fillet Portions
Skinless, boneless portions derived from ray fish (Rajidae), maintained fresh or chilled for sushi-grade quality. Fits HTS 0304.57.00.00 specifically for fresh/chilled fillets of rays and skates.
Chilled Pacific Thornback Ray Fillets
Fillets from Pacific thornback ray (Raja inornata), chilled immediately post-catch for premium market. HTS 0304.57.00.00 covers these as other fresh/chilled ray and skate meat, not minced.
Chilled Big Skate Fillet Blocks
Large blocks of big skate (Beringraja binoculata) fillets, chilled for wholesale. HTS 0304.57.00.00 applies to these fresh/chilled ray and skate products.
Fresh Chilled Thorny Skate Wings
Wing sections from thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata), fresh or chilled, skin-on or off. Specifically under HTS 0304.57.00.00 for Rajidae fillets/meat.