Skin-On Frozen Swordfish Steaks from Japan
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 — 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
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