Fresh Swordfish for Sushi Grade
Premium sushi-grade swordfish (Xiphias gladius), whole or in large cuts, super-chilled to -1°C to maintain freshness without freezing. HTS 0302.47.00 applies to fresh/chilled form, prior to filleting or processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If portioned into sashimi slices or fillets
Any filleted or separated meat falls under heading 0304, excluded from 0302.
If temperatures drop below freezing point
Frozen swordfish is classified in 0303, not chilled under 0302.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried fish products shift to Chapter 07 vegetables/fruits notes, but typically Chapter 03 for seafood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include sushi-grade certifications and histamine test results for FDA compliance
• Label with blast-chilling method and harvest date to support 'fresh' status under 0302
• Avoid vacuum packaging that could imply preservation, risking reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0302.47.00
Fresh Whole Swordfish
Whole swordfish (Xiphias gladius) caught in the Atlantic, delivered fresh or chilled on ice, weighing approximately 100-200 lbs. Classified under HTS 0302.47.00 as fresh or chilled swordfish, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into offal.
Chilled Swordfish Heads and Loins
Swordfish heads with attached loins, chilled on ice, prepared by heading but retaining whole fish form without filleting. Fits HTS 0302.47.00 as fresh/chilled swordfish excluding fillets, distinct from edible offal in 0302.91+.
Chilled Wild-Caught Atlantic Swordfish
Wild-caught Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius), gilled and gutted, packed in ice slurry for market delivery. Specifically under HTS 0302.47.00 for fresh/chilled swordfish in the specified hierarchy.
Fresh Head-Off Swordfish
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.
Chilled Swordfish for Steaks
Large whole swordfish sections chilled for steak cutting, not yet filleted. HTS 0302.47.00 covers this pre-processing fresh/chilled state for the species.
Fresh Pacific Swordfish Whole
Whole Pacific swordfish (Xiphias gladius), line-caught and chilled, destined for Japanese markets. Included in HTS 0302.47.00 species-specific subcategory.