Fresh Boned Swordfish Steaks from Germany
Fresh swordfish steaks are cross-cut fillets from Xiphias gladius loins, deboned and portioned for retail display, kept chilled with ice slurry. They qualify under HTS 0304.45.00.00 as fresh or chilled swordfish fillets or other fish meat. Steaks are considered fillets when separated from the carcass.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use FDA's Fish and Fishery Products Hazards guide for risk assessment; declare accurate weights to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Provide sanitary certificates from exporting country confirming no contaminants like heavy metals
• Avoid repackaging en route to prevent classification disputes over 'fresh/chilled' status