Frozen Swordfish Chunks from Canada
Frozen irregular chunks or blocks of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) from trimmings, not formed into fillets. Classified in HTS 0303.57.00.90 as other frozen swordfish for industrial food processing. Often used in fish sticks or canned products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Test for histamine levels pre-import; high levels common pitfall causing rejection
• Declare net weight excluding glaze/ice; CBP weighs samples
• Segregate from bigeye tuna shipments to avoid species confusion