IQF Boneless Swordfish Steaks from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) boneless swordfish steaks from Xiphias gladius, portioned for consumer convenience. Falls under HTS 0303.57.00.10 as frozen steaks, not fillets since cut transverse to the backbone. Excludes pellets or meals per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use IQF processing records to prove individual freezing; label with country of origin and 'Product of [country]' per FDA rules
• Pitfall: Overlooking ATPA temperature logs during transit leading to spoilage claims