Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Frozen swordfish steaks are thick cross-sections of Xiphias gladius muscle, individually quick frozen for preservation. They fall under HTS 0303.57.00 as frozen whole or processed swordfish excluding fillets and fish meat of heading 0304. Ideal for grilling or broiling in restaurants and retail.
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If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Swordfish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 exclude heading 0303 products.
If edible offal like livers or roe from swordfish
Heading 0303.91 covers edible fish offal excluded from main 0303 subheadings.
If cooked, smoked, or preserved after freezing
Prepared or preserved fish including swordfish moves to Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Xiphias gladius) with DNA testing certificates to confirm HTS 0303.57.00 classification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; provide catch documentation for traceability
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying trimmed steaks as fillets under 0304, which changes duty rates
Related Products under HTS 0303.57.00
Frozen Whole Swordfish
Frozen whole swordfish (Xiphias gladius) are ungutted or headed fish preserved by freezing at sea or onshore. Classified under HTS 0303.57.00 for frozen swordfish excluding fillets. Used by wholesalers for further processing into steaks or loins.
Frozen Swordfish Loins
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.
Frozen Swordfish for Sashimi
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.
Block Frozen Swordfish
Block frozen swordfish consists of Xiphias gladius packed in large frozen blocks for industrial portioning later. HTS 0303.57.00 for frozen swordfish. Used by fish processors for steaks.
Frozen Swordfish Tails
Frozen swordfish tails are the caudal sections of Xiphias gladius, frozen with tail fin attached. HTS 0303.57.00 as cut frozen swordfish, not fillets. Specialty for soups/stocks.
Glazed Frozen Swordfish Steaks
Glazed frozen swordfish steaks have thin ice coating (up to 15%) on Xiphias gladius steaks for moisture protection. Remains HTS 0303.57.00 frozen swordfish. Standard export packing.