IQF Frozen Swordfish Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) swordfish portions are uniform cuts of Xiphias gladius fillets, ideal for retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.84.00.00 due to being frozen swordfish fillets without mincing. Perfect for consumer-ready seafood products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from billfish family but labeled as tuna-like
Certain billfish may align with heading 0304.81 if processed similarly to frozen tuna fillets.
If cooked or pre-fried
Any cooking or preservation beyond freezing moves swordfish to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If simply frozen whole or in steaks
Whole frozen swordfish or large cuts like steaks fall under 0303, not processed fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use blast freezing certification to prove IQF process meets FDA standards; declare exact net weight per portion
• Watch for misclassification as steaks, which may shift to other subheadings
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Bulk Frozen Swordfish Fillets
Bulk-packed frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets in large master cartons for wholesale distribution. HTS 0304.84.00.00 covers these frozen fillets regardless of packaging, as long as not for retail sale sets. Ideal for further processing into value-added products.