Fresh Whole Swordfish from Germany
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.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name Xiphias gladius with catch certificates to comply with HTS 0302.47.00
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C with temperature logs for 'fresh or chilled' status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification
• Include FDA prior notice and ensure no section 609 shrimp contamination risks in processing facilities