Whole Dressed Swordfish from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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