Fresh Whole Swordfish from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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