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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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