Frozen Swordfish for Sashimi from Japan
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 — 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
• 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