Gutted Head-Off Swordfish

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) processed by removing head and guts, fresh or chilled, packed in ice for transport. Falls under 'other' in HTS 0302.47.00.90 as not fillets or meat of 0304.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If iced but frozen core temp

Core temp above -18°C but frozen shifts to heading 0303.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If separate stomachs or livers included

Edible offal separated goes to 0302.91, not body meat.

0304.41.00Same rate: 35%

If further trimmed to loin fillets

Excessive trimming creates fillets excluded from 0302.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Photos and processing certs prove head-off status without fillet removal

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP; log chain of custody from vessel to port

Watch weight declarations; head-off reduces weight but must match invoices