Export-Grade Chilled Swordfish Steaks
Export-grade chilled swordfish steaks, meeting international standards, are fresh or chilled cuts of Xiphias gladius. They are not fillets or offal, so they are classified under tariff item 0302.47.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the steaks are actually fillets
Fillets are excluded from heading 03.02 and fall under 03.04.
If the steaks are smoked or dried
Smoked or dried fish is classified in heading 03.05.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep the cold chain intact during transport to maintain 'chilled' status
• Have documentation proving the product is swordfish (Xiphias gladius) for CBSA verification
• Check if a CITES permit is needed if the fish is from certain regions
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.47.00
Bone-In Swordfish Steaks
Robust bone-in steaks cut from fresh or chilled swordfish, popular for home cooks. These steaks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0302.47.00.
Bulk Wholesale Swordfish Steaks
Bulk wholesale swordfish steaks, fresh or chilled, cut from Xiphias gladius. These steaks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and are fit for human consumption, so they fall under tariff item 0302.47.00.
Chilled Swordfish Collars
Chilled swordfish collars, bone-in and skin-on, are cuts from Xiphias gladius, fresh or chilled. They are not fillets or offal, so they are classified under tariff item 0302.47.00 as 'other' forms.
Chilled Swordfish for Steaks
Large whole swordfish sections chilled for steak cutting, not yet filleted. These sections are fresh or chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in a pre-processing state, correctly classified under tariff item 0302.47.00.
Chilled Swordfish Heads and Loins
Chilled swordfish heads with attached loins, kept on ice and retaining whole fish form without filleting. This product falls under tariff item 0302.47.00 as fresh or chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Wild-Caught Atlantic Swordfish
Wild-caught Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius), gilled and gutted, packed in ice slurry for market delivery. This product is fresh or chilled swordfish, not filleted or processed into fish meat, and falls under tariff item 0302.47.00.