Frozen Skate Wing Fillets from Japan
Frozen wing fillets from skate (Rajidae family, e.g., little skate Leucoraja erinacea), a popular sustainable seafood choice. These are the edible wing muscles, skinned and frozen. Under HTS 0304.88.00.00 as frozen fillets of skates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain MSC certification docs if claiming sustainable; aids in customs and buyer verification
• Ensure 'fillet' definition met—no skin or cartilage; incomplete processing risks reclassification
• Declare exact HTS subheading to avoid defaulting to broader 0304.99