0304.54.00.00/Fresh Swordfish Fillets/Japan

Fresh Swordfish Fillets from Japan

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 — 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%

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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