Frozen Swordfish Fillets in Bulk Blocks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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