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U.S. imports of rays and skates, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030282) totaled $2K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Rays and Skates, Fresh or Chilled (Whole Fish) imports of $2K in April 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRays and skates — batoid elasmobranchs valued for their wing meat in specialty foodservice and ethnic markets — enter the US under a single tariff line (0302820000), covering whole and dressed fish excluding fillets, livers, and roe. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, reflecting proximity to productive Atlantic and Pacific coastal fisheries. Importers should note that some ray and skate species are subject to CITES Appendix II controls (including certain manta and mobula rays), making species identification on commercial documentation essential. FDA prior notice is required for all seafood entries.
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Commercial invoices and packing lists should include the scientific species name, not just the common name 'ray' or 'skate.' Manta rays (Mobula spp.) and certain other rays are CITES Appendix II-listed, requiring export permits. If the species cannot be confirmed, US Fish and Wildlife Service may detain the shipment for review. Working with suppliers who provide catch certificates with species-level identification is strongly recommended.
Tariff line 0302820000 covers whole, gutted, or otherwise dressed rays and skates in fresh or chilled form, but explicitly excludes fillets, livers, and roe. Skate wings sold as boneless portions or fillets would be classified under the fresh fish fillet headings in Chapter 3. Importers should confirm the processing form before classification to avoid misclassification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $58K | +$58K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| MEXICO | $2K | -- | -$2K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0302820000 | RAYS/SKATES, FR/CH,EXC LIVERS,ROES,FILLETS, NESOI | $2K | -- |
RAYS/SKATES, FR/CH,EXC LIVERS,ROES,FILLETS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302820000 | RAYS/SKATES, FR/CH,EXC LIVERS,ROES,FILLETS, NESOI | $65K |
RAYS/SKATES, FR/CH,EXC LIVERS,ROES,FILLETS, NESOI
16.5K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $45K | +$45K |
| Rhode Island | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $45K | +$45K |
| HIGHGATE SPRINGS-ALBURG, VT | -- | $12K | +$12K |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | -- | $7K | +$7K |