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HTS 0304.48.00.00 Chapter 3 Section I Synced May 18, 2026

Rays and skates (<i>Rajidae)</i>

Rays and skates (<i>Rajidae)</i>

Base HTS duty
Free
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
25%
301 + Ch. 99
Stacked measures
3
at China
Last change
26 days
Base 6¢/kg → Free

What this covers

Rays and skates (Rajidae) are classified as fresh or frozen fish fillets and other fish meat, covering the entire fish from the whole animal to processed fillets, and are duty‑free under the HTS.

Fresh ray fillet Frozen skate meat Rays fillet Skate fillet Rajidae fish

AI-generated description of what this HTS code covers. Not classification advice; confirm classification with a licensed customs broker.

Duty stack · origin china

How the 25.0% is built.

0%6.3%12.7%19.0%25.4%
301 · 25.0%
Base HTS 0304.48.00.00
Column 1 General · Free
0.00%
Section 301
CN-origin · 9903.88.03
+25.00%
Section 301
CN-origin · 9903.88.03
+0.00%
Additional duty
CN-origin · 9903.88.03
+0.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
25.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

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Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 0304.48.00.00 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on May 18, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
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Questions about 0304.48.00.00

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Rays and skates (<i>Rajidae)</i>". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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Footnotes & requirements

Endnote See 9903.88.03.
See 9903.88.03.
Applies to columns: general
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HTS 0304.48.00.00 · synced May 18, 2026 14:26 UTC