H&G Frozen Swordfish from Japan
Headed and gutted frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius), with gills, entrails removed but skeleton intact. 'Other' form under HTS 0303.57.00.90 excluding fillets. Standard processing state for import.
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%
Import Tips
• H&G must retain backbone; otherwise it's fillet territory
• Bleed properly pre-freeze to maintain quality/color
• Catch certificates mandatory for overquota swordfish