Frozen Atlantic Stingray Fillets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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