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.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled swordfish falls under heading 0302 parallel structure.
If after heading, gutting, and filleting
Processed into fish meat of heading 0304.
If ground into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude such products from 0303-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed packing list specifying 'whole frozen swordfish' to prevent misclassification as dressed fish
• Comply with US Customs fish import bond requirements and NOAA traceability rules
• Watch for overfishing quotas; ensure CITES or IATTC documentation if applicable
Related Products under HTS 0303.57.00
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.
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.