U.S. imports of Swordfish Fillets, Fresh or Chilled (HS 030445) totaled $65K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSwordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets in fresh or chilled form serve the premium foodservice and retail seafood sectors, where the species' firm, meaty texture commands strong demand. Ecuador leads US supply under this heading, followed by Indonesia and Chile, reflecting the broad equatorial and southern-hemisphere range of the species. Importers should be aware that swordfish is subject to FDA import monitoring for methylmercury levels, and international catch documentation under ICCAT and other regional fishery management organizations may be required to demonstrate legal harvest.
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6 import shipments a month
Yes. Swordfish is managed under regional fishery management organizations such as ICCAT (Atlantic) and IATTC (Pacific). Many source countries require a catch certificate or statistical document accompanying the shipment to verify the fish was legally harvested within authorized quotas. US Customs and Border Protection and NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement may request this documentation at entry.
Ecuador's Pacific coast fishing fleet has significant capacity targeting swordfish in the eastern Pacific, and the country's proximity to major US West Coast and Gulf ports reduces transit time — a critical factor for fresh (non-frozen) product. Ecuador's established export infrastructure and compliance with US FDA and NOAA import requirements also support its leading position.
Subheading 32 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030445 · $65K of $658.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$65KYoY · free account
Exports
$19KYoY · free account
Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $278K of Swordfish Fillets, Fresh or Chilled.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304450000 | Swordfish, Fillets, Fresh or Chilled | $65K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304450000 | Swordfish, Fillets, Fresh or Chilled | $19K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Réunion and Ecuador together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.