Frozen Swordfish Portions for Sushi from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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