Frozen Swordfish Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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