Frozen Swordfish Loins from China
Frozen swordfish loins are large, skin-on muscle sections from the backbone, IQF or block frozen. HTS 0303.57.00 applies as they remain classified as frozen swordfish, not fillets of 0304. Popular in sushi-grade exports and premium markets.
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
• Label clearly as 'swordfish loins' with dimensions to distinguish from thinner fillets
• Conduct histamine testing for scombroid prevention per FDA guidelines
• Use refrigerated containers; monitor cold chain to avoid thawing/re-freezing penalties