Frozen Swordfish Belly Meat
Trimmed belly flaps from swordfish, frozen for use in sashimi or smoking. Falls under 'other' frozen swordfish fish meat in HTS 0304.91.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered fish offal or waste unfit for consumption
Edible meat stays in 0304; non-edible by-products like waste move to heading 0508.
If chilled rather than frozen
Chilled swordfish meat uses 0303 subheadings mirroring the frozen structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document trim specifications to distinguish from waste; belly meat must be edible grade
• Comply with country-specific bans on swordfish parts if from overfished stocks
Related Products under HTS 0304.91.90.00
Frozen Swordfish Fillets
These are skinless, boneless fillets cut from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0304.91.90.00 as other frozen swordfish fillets and fish meat, excluding steaks or specifically enumerated products.
Frozen Minced Swordfish Meat
Minced or ground swordfish meat, frozen in blocks or portions for further processing like fish cakes. HTS 0304.91.90.00 covers frozen minced fish meat from swordfish, whether or not minced.
Frozen Swordfish Tail Meat
Meat extracted from swordfish tails, frozen in vacuum-sealed packs for gourmet use. HTS 0304.91.90.00 applies to such other frozen fish meat from swordfish.
Frozen Skinless Swordfish Strips
Thin strips of swordfish fillet, frozen for kabobs or stir-fries. Other frozen swordfish meat per HTS 0304.91.90.00.
Frozen Swordfish Cube Meat
Cubed swordfish meat, frozen for skewers. Fits 'other' category in HTS 0304.91.90.00.
Frozen Trimmed Swordfish Offcuts
Edible trim pieces from swordfish filleting, frozen. HTS 0304.91.90.00 for other meat.