Fresh Head-Off Swordfish from Germany
Head-off swordfish trunks (Xiphias gladius), fresh on ice, common for air freight imports. Remains under HTS 0302.47.00 as not filleted or reduced to meat, per exclusion notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document 'head-off' as minimal processing to stay within 0302 whole fish scope
• Weigh pre- and post-head removal for accurate declarations
• Pair with swordbill retention proof to confirm species identity