IQF Frozen Swordfish Portions from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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