Fresh Atlantic Swordfish Ventral Fillets from China
Fresh ventral fillets from Atlantic Xiphias gladius are belly cuts, trimmed and chilled for gourmet use, emphasizing sustainable harvesting quotas. HTS 0304.45.00.00 covers all fresh/chilled swordfish fillets regardless of cut location. Free of skin and bones for direct cooking.
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
• Comply with ICCAT quotas for Atlantic swordfish; declare harvest region to avoid quota exhaustion holds
• Test for mercury levels as required for large predatory fish; provide lab reports
• Use insulated containers with data loggers to prove chilled condition throughout supply chain