IQF Frozen Swordfish Loins from China
Individually quick frozen swordfish loins from Xiphias gladius, representing large central cuts from the fish body excluding fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.57.00.90 as 'other' frozen swordfish forms suitable for further processing or direct consumption. Commonly used in sushi-grade applications or grilling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use certified IQF packaging to maintain cold chain; temperature logs are crucial for CBP inspection
• Label with country of catch and harvest date; pitfall is omitting this, leading to holds
• Confirm no added preservatives, as that could reclassify under prepared foods