Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) > Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
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Products classified under Tariff item 0303.57
Block Frozen Swordfish
Block frozen swordfish consists of Xiphias gladius packed in large frozen blocks for industrial portioning later. It is classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. This product is used by fish processors for cutting into steaks.
0303.57.00Bulk Frozen Swordfish Trimmings
Frozen trimmings and belly flaps from swordfish (Xiphias gladius) processing, classified as 'other' under tariff item 0303.57.00. This product is used for fishmeal or secondary products, but if fit for human consumption, it may fall under heading 03.09. It is not minced or formed.
0303.57.00Dressed Frozen Swordfish
Dressed frozen swordfish that has been gilled, gutted, headed, and had fins and pancreas removed while keeping the body intact. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius), not further processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04.
0303.57.00Frozen Dressed Swordfish
Frozen dressed swordfish are Xiphias gladius with head off, eviscerated, and fins trimmed, then frozen whole. This product falls under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish, not reaching the fillet stage of heading 03.04. It is a wholesale market standard for further processing.
0303.57.00Frozen Headed Swordfish
Frozen headed swordfish have heads removed but bodies intact, frozen whole from Xiphias gladius. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as processed frozen swordfish, excluding fillets. It is a processor favorite for further cutting.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Chunks
Frozen irregular chunks or blocks of swordfish derived from trimmings, not formed into fillets, intended for industrial food processing such as fish sticks. These are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish for Canning
Frozen swordfish chunks specifically sized for the canning industry, retaining the natural fish structure and not minced or formed. These fall under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets, suitable for further processing.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish for Sashimi
Frozen swordfish for sashimi are blocks specifically treated for raw consumption as sashimi-grade Xiphias gladius, blast-frozen to -40°C. They fall under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish excluding fillets. This product is exported to Japanese markets.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Loins
Frozen swordfish loins are large, skin-on muscle sections from the backbone, IQF or block frozen. They remain classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish, not fillets of heading 03.04. This product is popular in sushi-grade exports.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Loin Steaks
Premium frozen steaks cut from the loin section of swordfish (Xiphias gladius), often skin-on or skinless, sold in vacuum-sealed packs. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish, distinct from heading 03.04 fillets. This product is for high-end retail.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Portions for Sushi
Precisely cut frozen portions of swordfish intended for raw consumption after thawing, such as for sushi, excluding true fillets. These specialty portions fall under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Scraps
Frozen miscellaneous scraps from swordfish filleting, in irregular shapes, intended for further processing. These scraps are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets, provided they are fit for human consumption.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Frozen swordfish steaks are thick cross-sections of Xiphias gladius muscle, individually quick frozen for preservation. They fall under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen whole or processed swordfish excluding fillets and fish meat of heading 03.04. This product is commonly sold at retail.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Tails
Frozen swordfish tails are the caudal sections of Xiphias gladius, frozen with tail fin attached. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as cut frozen swordfish, not fillets. This product is a specialty for soups and stocks.
0303.57.00Frozen Swordfish Wings
Frozen wing (pectoral fin) meat sections of swordfish with attached bone, a niche product used for soups and stocks. These are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets, fit for human consumption.
0303.57.00Frozen Whole Swordfish
Frozen whole swordfish (Xiphias gladius) are ungutted or headed fish preserved by freezing at sea or onshore. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 for frozen swordfish excluding fillets. This product is used by wholesalers for further processing.
0303.57.00Glazed Frozen Swordfish Blocks
Large blocks of frozen swordfish coated with an ice glaze for preservation, intended for institutional buyers and further portioning. These blocks are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets.
0303.57.00Glazed Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Glazed frozen swordfish steaks have a thin ice coating (up to 15%) on Xiphias gladius steaks for moisture protection. They remain classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish. This is standard export packing.
0303.57.00H&G Frozen Swordfish
Headed and gutted frozen swordfish with gills and entrails removed but skeleton intact, a standard processing state for import. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish, excluding fillets and other meat of heading 03.04.
0303.57.00IQF Boneless Swordfish Steaks
Individually quick frozen (IQF) boneless swordfish steaks from Xiphias gladius, portioned for consumer convenience. They fall under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen steaks, not fillets since cut transverse to the backbone. This product is excluded from heading 03.04.
0303.57.00IQF Frozen Swordfish Loins
Individually quick frozen swordfish loins representing large central cuts from the fish body, excluding fillets. These loins are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets, suitable for further processing.
0303.57.00IQF Frozen Swordfish Portions
IQF frozen swordfish portions are uniform consumer-sized pieces from Xiphias gladius, skin-on or off but not filleted. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish products. This product is retail-packed for supermarkets.
0303.57.00IQF Swordfish Medallions
Round IQF medallions cut from swordfish muscle, thicker than fillets, as a premium retail product. These medallions are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish in a form other than fillets.
0303.57.00Portion-Cut Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Uniformly portioned frozen steaks from swordfish, each approx. 6-8 oz, for restaurant supply. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 as steaks from listed species, excluding heading 03.04 meat. This product is for food service.
0303.57.00Skin-On Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Frozen swordfish steaks retaining skin, cut from Xiphias gladius backbone, ideal for grilling. They are classified under tariff item 0303.57.00 for frozen species-specific steaks, not processed into meals or pellets. This product is for retail.