Frozen Swordfish for Sashimi from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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