Whole Dressed Swordfish from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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