0303.57.00.90/Frozen Whole Swordfish/Japan

Frozen Whole Swordfish from Japan

Entire frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) including head, tail, and viscera removed (dressed), but not filleted. HTS 0303.57.00.90 covers this as 'other' frozen swordfish excluding fillets. Primarily imported for large-scale processing into steaks or loins.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide international catch documentation (eIDCR) for swordfish to comply with ICCAT quotas

• Ensure glazing does not exceed 15% of weight; excess leads to duty adjustments

• Avoid shipping with fillets in same container to prevent commingling classification issues