Ice-Slurry Chilled Swordfish

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) preserved in ice-water slurry at 0-2°C for optimal freshness. Qualifies as chilled under HTS 0302.47.00, not frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If slurry freezes solid

Actual frozen state reclassifies to 0303 per temperature.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into paste fit for consumption

Chapter note moves human-consumable flours/meals/pellets to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Detail slurry composition (seawater/ice ratio) in commercial invoice

Drain excess liquid before packaging to prevent water-weight disputes

Test core temperature to confirm above freezing