Whole Dressed Swordfish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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