Frozen Whole Swordfish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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