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