Frozen Swordfish Steaks from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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