Frozen Swordfish Loins in Large Bulk Bags from China
Frozen swordfish loins, trimmed from the backbone, packed in large plastic-lined bulk bags over 6.8 kg per container. These are primarily used by foodservice processors for portioning. HTS 0304.91.10.00 applies as frozen other fish meat specifically swordfish in bulk packaging.
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
• Provide certificate of origin and catch documentation to qualify for potential trade program reductions
• Label with lot codes for traceability per FDA requirements for frozen seafood imports
• Avoid common pitfall of undeclared skin-on loins, which may require trimming verification