Fresh Swordfish for Sushi Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• 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