Frozen Swordfish Heads from Japan
Frozen heads from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), employed in Caribbean fish broths. Classified HTS 0303.99.00.00 as other frozen edible fish offal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include mercury test results under FDA import alerts for large predatory fish
• Value declaration must separate head meat from bone weight accurately