Frozen Swordfish for Sashimi from Canada
Frozen swordfish blocks specifically treated for raw consumption as sashimi-grade Xiphias gladius, blast-frozen to -40°C. HTS 0303.57.00 as frozen swordfish excluding fillets. Exported to Japanese markets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide parasite destruction verification (FDA Fish and Fishery Products Hazards Guide)
• Mercury content testing mandatory for large predatory fish like swordfish
• Avoid retail packaging that implies 'prepared' status triggering Chapter 16