Fresh Swordfish Sushi Slices
Thinly sliced swordfish prepared fresh for raw consumption, chilled to sushi standards. Qualifies under HTS 0304.54.00.00 as chilled swordfish meat.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen for sushi
Many sushi fish are frozen under 0304.7 to kill parasites.
If lightly seared
Minimal cooking pushes to prepared/preserved fish.
If flash-frozen and dried
Dried forms shift chapters based on processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours before arrival for raw fish
• Parasite destruction validation if not sushi-grade frozen first
• High-value; insure against spoilage during transit delays
Related Products under HTS 0304.54.00.00
Fresh Swordfish Fillets
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.
Chilled Swordfish Steaks
Cross-section cuts from swordfish loins, chilled on ice for retail display, meeting the 'fresh or chilled' criteria of HTS 0304.54.00.00. These steaks retain natural texture without freezing.
Fresh Skinless Swordfish Loins
Large, trimmed loins from swordfish, kept fresh through immediate chilling post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0304.54.00.00 as other fresh or chilled swordfish meat, excluding whole fish.
Chilled Swordfish Portions
Pre-cut consumer portions of swordfish fillet, chilled for sushi-grade use. Precisely matches HTS 0304.54.00.00 for fresh or chilled swordfish other fish meat.
Fresh Swordfish Meat Blocks
Large blocks of minced or solid swordfish meat, freshly chilled for further processing. Covered by HTS 0304.54.00.00 as chilled swordfish whether minced or not.
Iced Swordfish Fillet Trays
Swordfish fillets packed in trays with ice for retail freshness, classified as chilled under HTS 0304.54.00.00. Ideal for supermarket display without freezing.