0304.88.00.00 - Dogfish, other sharks, rays and skates (Rajidae)

This HTS classification, 0304.88.00.00, specifically covers fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen, that originates from dogfish, other sharks, rays, and skates belonging to the family Rajidae. This includes fillets and other cuts of meat derived from these cartilaginous fish species. The classification is pertinent to goods intended for import or export and falls under Chapter 3 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which deals with fish and crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic invertebrates.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it's important to note that 0304.88.00.00 is not for common bony fish like salmon (0304.81), trout (0304.82), flatfish (0304.83), or specific species like swordfish (0304.84.00.00) and toothfish (0304.85.00.00). Instead, it isolates the meat products of cartilaginous fish that are distinct in their biological classification and often their market applications.

As 0304.88.00.00 is a terminal node within the HTS structure, it does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies directly on the accurate identification of the fish species as either dogfish, other sharks, or rays and skates of the Rajidae family. Importers and exporters must ensure that the product's origin and species align precisely with this description to avoid misclassification.