Salted Swordfish Steaks from China

Swordfish cut into steaks and salted, preserved in brine without further processing. Falls under HTS 0305.69.60.01 as other salted fish not dried/smoked. Prized for grilling after light rinse.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35.5%

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

Monitor mercury levels per FDA guidelines for large pelagic fish

Use wooden barrels traditionally to prevent 'dried' misperception

Confirm no cooking occurred, as 'cooked before smoking' excludes even if not smoked