Whole Dressed Swordfish
Whole swordfish heads-on, eviscerated and gilled, fresh or chilled for premium markets. Classified under HTS 0302.47.00.90 as 'other' fresh/chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius), not fillets or meat of 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole dressed
Freezing changes classification to frozen fish in heading 0303.
If excluding swordfish-specific but similar species like tunas
Other pelagic species might fall under 0302.40 if not strictly Xiphias gladius.
If cooked and ready-to-eat
Prepared or preserved swordfish moves to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'dressed' not filleted to avoid 0304 reclassification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs; FDA prior notice mandatory for seafood
• Check mercury advisories; large swordfish may need additional testing docs
Related Products under HTS 0302.47.00.90
Fresh Chilled Swordfish Steaks
Thick cuts of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) steaks, fresh or chilled, sourced from Pacific waters and never frozen. These fall under HTS 0302.47.00.90 as fresh or chilled swordfish excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically in the 'other' category beyond whole fish.
Fresh Chilled Swordfish Loins
Large, skin-on loins cut from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), fresh or chilled, ideal for sashimi or grilling. HTS 0302.47.00.90 applies to these 'other' forms excluding true fillets of heading 0304.
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.
Iced Pacific Swordfish Portions
Portions of Pacific swordfish (Xiphias gladius), skin-on and bone-in, packed in ice slurry for freshness. HTS 0302.47.00.90 covers these 'other' fresh/chilled forms beyond whole fish.
Fresh Chilled Swordfish Wings
Wing or cheek meat portions from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), fresh or chilled, valued for tenderness. Under HTS 0302.47.00.90 as 'other' excluding 0304 fillets.
Chilled Swordfish Collars
Neck collar cuts from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), bone-in and skin-on, fresh or chilled for ethnic markets. HTS 0302.47.00.90 'other' category applies.