Frozen Headed Swordfish from Japan
Frozen headed swordfish have heads removed but bodies intact, frozen whole from Xiphias gladius. HTS 0303.57.00 classification for processed frozen swordfish. Processor favorite.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Invoice must state 'H&G' (headed & gutted) explicitly
• Head bill (sword) import may require separate wildlife permit
• Size grading improves customs processing speed