Glazed Frozen Swordfish Blocks from China
Large blocks of frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) coated with ice glaze for preservation, classified as 'other' under HTS 0303.57.00.90. Intended for institutional buyers and further portioning. Glaze protects against freezer burn during ocean freight.
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
• Glaze cannot exceed 10-15% by weight; declare actual content or face penalties
• Use refrigerated containers only; temperature excursions void entry
• Provide block weights and piece counts for accurate duty calculation