Fresh Boned Swordfish Steaks
Fresh swordfish steaks are cross-cut fillets from Xiphias gladius loins, deboned and portioned for retail display, kept chilled with ice slurry. These are considered fillets of swordfish, fresh or chilled, and therefore fall under tariff item 0304.45.00, which covers swordfish fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the steaks are from a fish other than swordfish
This item covers fresh or chilled fillets of other fish not specifically named.
If the steaks are frozen
Frozen swordfish fillets are classified under frozen swordfish fillets.
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
• Ensure the steaks are properly chilled and packaged to maintain freshness during transport, as CBSA may inspect for temperature compliance
• Provide a commercial invoice with a clear description of the product as fresh swordfish steaks to facilitate customs clearance
• Confirm the product is for human consumption and not considered unfit, which would shift classification to Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.45.00
Chilled Skinless Swordfish Loins
Chilled skinless swordfish loins are thick, center-cut fillets from Xiphias gladius, skinless and boneless, packed in vacuum-sealed bags on ice for restaurant supply. As fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish, they fall directly under tariff item 0304.45.00, which covers swordfish fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Atlantic Swordfish Ventral Fillets
Fresh ventral fillets from Atlantic Xiphias gladius are belly cuts, trimmed and chilled for gourmet use, emphasizing sustainable harvesting quotas. As fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish, they are correctly classified under tariff item 0304.45.00, which covers all fresh or chilled swordfish fillets regardless of the cut.
Fresh Swordfish Fillets
Fresh swordfish fillets are skinless, boneless cuts from Xiphias gladius, typically sourced from Atlantic or Pacific fisheries and delivered on ice to maintain freshness. As fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish, they are directly classified under tariff item 0304.45.00, which covers swordfish fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled.
Iced Chilled Swordfish Fillet Portions
Chilled swordfish fillet portions are smaller cuts from Xiphias gladius, individually quick-chilled in ice for sushi-grade quality and shipped in styrofoam containers. These are fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish, falling under tariff item 0304.45.00, which covers swordfish fillets and other fish meat, fresh or chilled.