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U.S. exports of fresh or chilled ray & skate fillets (HS 030448) totaled $3K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Rays and skates of the family Rajidae are cartilaginous fish whose fillets — often called 'skate wings' in foodservice — enter the US under a single line, 0304480000. The category is a niche but growing segment of the specialty seafood market, with product sourced from both North Atlantic and Pacific fisheries. Several skate species within Rajidae are subject to NOAA stock assessments and may be subject to domestic catch restrictions, which can affect the availability of US-origin product and shift demand toward imports. Fresh or chilled skate fillets require FDA Prior Notice prior to US arrival; importers should also confirm that the exporting country's competent authority has a current equivalence agreement with FDA for seafood safety.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Some elasmobranch species are listed under CITES Appendix II, but coverage within Rajidae varies by species and listing status. Importers should verify the scientific species name of the product against current CITES appendices and confirm whether a CITES export permit from the country of origin is required. When species identity is uncertain from supplier documentation, a licensed customs broker or wildlife trade specialist should be consulted before entry.
Skate wings are the pectoral fins of the ray, which are the primary edible portion; they are not anatomically equivalent to the muscle fillets of bony fish. For HTS classification, they are nonetheless classified as fillets under 0304480000 when presented in a fillet-like form. Importers should ensure that product descriptions on commercial invoices accurately reflect the cut and species to avoid misclassification into flatfish or other fillet headings.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304480000 | RAY AND SKATE FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304480000 | RAY AND SKATE FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $3K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| New Hampshire | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | -- | -- |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | -- | -- |