Frozen Whole Swordfish from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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