IQF Frozen Swordfish Portions from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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