Frozen Swordfish Fillets in Bulk Blocks

Frozen blocks of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets, packed in bulk without individual wrapping, with each immediate container exceeding 6.8 kg including contents. These are skinless, boneless fillets suitable for further processing into steaks or portions. Classified under HTS 0304.91.10.00 due to being frozen swordfish fillets in large bulk containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.91Same rate: 35%

If packaged in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less

Swordfish fillets in retail-sized frozen packs under 6.8 kg total weight fall into the statistical suffix for smaller consumer packs.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh or chilled swordfish fillets are classified in heading 0302 for non-frozen fish fillets.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other fish species like tuna or mahi-mahi

Frozen fillets of species other than swordfish go under the 'other frozen fish fillets' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific name Xiphias gladius via documentation to avoid misclassification

Ensure containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents; smaller packs shift to 0304.91.50

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine in scombroid species like swordfish