Frozen Atlantic Stingray Fillets
Frozen fillets from Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina), a species within the Rajidae family, prepared by skinning and boning the fish meat. This product falls under HTS 0304.97.00.00 as it consists of frozen fish meat specifically from rays and skates, excluding any flour, meal, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed forms like headed and gutted
Whole or primarily intact rays/skates are classified under live, fresh, or chilled fish headings in 0303, not processed fillets.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for humans from 0304-0308, directing them to heading 0309.
If swordfish or swordfish fillets
Different species like swordfish fall under separate subheadings within frozen other fish meat, not Rajidae-specific 0304.97.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification through documentation to confirm Rajidae classification and avoid misclassification as other frozen fish
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and provide certificates of origin, as imports may face additional scrutiny under section 609
• Check for proper cold chain maintenance in shipping to prevent thawing, which could reclassify as fresh/chilled under 0304.41-0304.49
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Frozen Manta Ray Wings
Frozen meat portions from manta ray wings (Mobula birostris), skinned and trimmed, classified under Rajidae as ray fish meat. This fits HTS 0304.97.00.00 for frozen rays and skates, distinct from whole fish or minced products.
Frozen Skate Wing Fillets
Frozen, boneless fillets from big skate wings (Raja binoculata), a true Rajidae species popular in seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0304.97.00.00 as frozen other fish meat from skates, meeting chapter exclusions for pellets.
Frozen Thorny Skate Meat Blocks
Blocks of frozen, minced-like meat from thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata), not fully minced, from Rajidae family. This product is under HTS 0304.97.00.00 for frozen rays/skates meat, whether or not minced but not pelletized.
Frozen Clearnose Skate Fillets
Skinless, frozen fillets from clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria), Rajidae species used in gourmet seafood. Fits HTS 0304.97.00.00 precisely as frozen other fish meat from skates, excluding any binder-agglomerated pellets.
Frozen Round Skate Fillet Portions
Pre-cut frozen portions from round skate (Raja clavata), boneless and ready for retail, Rajidae classified. Under HTS 0304.97.00.00 as frozen rays/skates meat, compliant with chapter notes on non-pellet forms.
Frozen Barndoor Skate Wings
Frozen wing meat from barndoor skate (Dipturus laevis), skinned Rajidae product for ethnic cuisines. HTS 0304.97.00.00 applies to this frozen fish meat, not covering agglomerated pellets.