0303.82.00.00 - Rays and skates (Rajidae) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 2.2¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0303.82.00.00, specifically covers rays and skates belonging to the family Rajidae. These are cartilaginous fish, distinct from bony fish, and are typically imported in frozen form, excluding any processed forms such as fillets or other meat preparations which would fall under heading 0304. The classification ensures that these particular species of flatfish, known for their distinctive appearance and economic value, are accurately accounted for in trade statistics.
Within the broader classification of "Other fish, excluding edible fish offal," this subcategory is differentiated from its siblings by the specific taxonomic group it encompasses. For instance, it is distinct from 0303.81.00, which covers dogfish and other sharks, and from 0303.83.00.00, reserved for toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), and 0303.84.00.00 for Sea Bass (Dicentrachus spp.). The category 0303.89.00 serves as a residual for other fish not otherwise specified.
As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 0303.82.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the definitive identification of the imported species as belonging to the Rajidae family. Common examples that would fall under this code include Thornback rays, Common skates, and Blue skates, provided they are presented in a frozen state. The absence of subcategories emphasizes the precise taxonomic nature of this classification.