Frozen Swordfish Loin Fillets
Premium frozen loin fillets from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), the most tender and meaty section, vacuum-sealed for export. HTS 0304.84.00.00 applies specifically to frozen swordfish fillets, distinguishing from other fish or forms. Used extensively in sushi and grilling applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh fillets from other fish but misidentified
Fresh fillets of miscellaneous fish use 0304.29, but species-specific frozen swordfish stays in 0304.84.
If dried, dehydrated, or powdered
Dried swordfish products shift to Chapter 07 for dehydrated fish, unfit for direct human consumption as fillets.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets
Swordfish reduced to flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption falls under heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide scientific species identification documents; ensure mercury testing compliance for large predatory fish
• Avoid repackaging in US without reclassification to avoid duty evasion penalties
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