Skin-On Frozen Swordfish Steaks from Germany
Frozen swordfish steaks retaining skin, cut from Xiphias gladius backbone, ideal for grilling. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.57.00.10 for frozen species-specific steaks, not processed into meals/pellets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include skinning process details if partial; test for histamine levels under FDA guidelines
• Pitfall: Incorrect HTS if skin removed classifying as fillet-like