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U.S. exports of fresh or chilled rays and skates, whole or dressed (HS 0302820000) totaled $61K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Rays and skates (order Batoidea) arrive under this line as whole or dressed fresh-chilled fish, with fillets and fish meat redirected to heading 0304. The commercially traded product is typically the 'wing' portion, but when imported as a whole or gutted fish rather than a cut fillet, it falls here. Several ray species — notably manta rays and some devil rays — are CITES Appendix II-listed, so species identification at the time of import is critical; a generic 'ray' description on shipping documents may trigger additional scrutiny from US Fish & Wildlife Service. Skates, by contrast, carry no CITES listing and are traded primarily as a food fish in European and Asian markets.
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Because some ray species (manta rays, devil rays) are CITES-listed while others (skates, thornback rays) are not, commercial invoices and health certificates should specify the scientific name or at minimum the common species name. Vague descriptions such as 'ray' or 'mixed rays' can trigger holds by US Fish & Wildlife Service pending species verification. DNA testing may be required if documentation is insufficient.
If the wing is imported still attached to the body or as a dressed whole fish, it generally falls under 0302820000. Once the wing is separated and trimmed as a distinct fillet or fish meat portion, it shifts to heading 0304. The degree of processing at the time of export — not the intended end use — determines the correct classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $61K | +$61K |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.