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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from black skipjack or ahi tuna instead of swordfish
Different fish species like black skipjack fall under separate subheadings within the frozen fillets category.
If fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled swordfish fillets are classified in heading 0303, not the frozen provisions of 0304.
If other frozen fish fillets not specifically swordfish
Fillets from fish species not enumerated under swordfish move to the residual 'other fish' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Xiphias gladius via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for tariff rate quotas
• Watch for Section 232 or antidumping duties on certain seafood; declare exact net weight accurately
Related Products under HTS 0304.91.90.00
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.
Frozen Swordfish Meat Blocks
Bulk blocks of frozen swordfish meat for industrial portioning. Under HTS 0304.91.90.00.