Whole Dressed Swordfish from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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