Frozen Swordfish Portions for Sushi from China
Precisely cut frozen portions of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) intended for raw consumption after thawing, excluding true fillets. HTS 0303.57.00.90 applies to these specialty 'other' frozen forms. Popular in Japanese cuisine as 'kinmedai' alternative.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide parasite destruction evidence (frozen to -20°C for 7 days); required for raw consumption
• Use tamper-evident packaging for sushi-grade to pass visual inspection
• Label 'previously frozen' accurately to avoid fresh classification