Frozen Swordfish Chunks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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