Frozen Swordfish Steaks from China
Frozen steaks cut from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), whole fish portioned for food use, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0303.57.00.90 as other frozen swordfish not specified elsewhere in the subheading. These are typically imported in blocks or individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail or foodservice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure full traceability documentation from catch to import, as required for seafood under FSMA
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Xiphias gladius) to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is mislabeling as tuna
• Check for Section 232 or antidumping duties on swordfish; provide catch certificates to avoid delays