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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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