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
38%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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