U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Rays and Skates (HS 0304540000) totaled $24K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Fresh or Chilled Rays and Skates imports of $24K in August 2026 ran 273% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRays and skates of the family Rajidae — traded commercially for their wing meat and, in some markets, their liver — arrive fresh or chilled under this single tariff line (0304570000), with Taiwan and Mexico as the primary US suppliers. Elasmobranch species like rays and skates are subject to CITES review for certain species, and importers should verify whether the specific species being shipped appears on CITES Appendices before entry. FDA admissibility review applies at the port of entry, and accurate species-level identification on commercial invoices is important given the broad diversity within Rajidae. Cold-chain management is especially critical for this product given the rapid quality degradation of fresh elasmobranch meat.
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Average import price $10.76/kg · 1 import shipments a month
Some ray and skate species are listed under CITES Appendices, which would require export permits from the country of origin and US Fish & Wildlife Service import documentation. Importers should confirm the species-level identification of their shipment against current CITES listings before entry, as the broad Rajidae family includes both regulated and unregulated species.
Elasmobranch flesh contains urea, which converts to ammonia rapidly after death, making cold-chain integrity and transit time especially critical for fresh rays and skates. Buyers typically specify maximum hours post-harvest and require continuous temperature monitoring documentation. Importers sourcing from Taiwan or Mexico should factor transit time into freshness guarantees when negotiating purchase terms.
Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030454
Statistical number 0304540000 · $24K of $24K
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Imports
$24KYoY · free account
Exports
$14KYoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030454 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030454 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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