Fresh Swordfish Fillets from Germany
These are skinless, boneless fillets cut from Xiphias gladius swordfish, freshly harvested and chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.54.00.00 as fresh or chilled swordfish fillets, distinct from frozen or processed forms.
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
• Verify CITES documentation if applicable, as swordfish may face quotas or restrictions
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove 'fresh or chilled' status
• Avoid misclassification as frozen; provide harvest date certificates