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U.S. imports of swordfish, fresh or chilled (HS 030247) totaled $3.0M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Swordfish, Fresh or Chilled paid $269K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Swordfish, Fresh or Chilled imports of $3.0M in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSwordfish (Xiphias gladius) shipped fresh or chilled enters the US under heading 030247, which the US schedule subdivides into swordfish steaks (0302470010) and all other non-fillet, non-steak forms (0302470090), in addition to a general line (0302470000). This steak-versus-whole distinction makes cut specification on commercial invoices essential for correct classification. Canada is the leading US supplier, with Ecuador and Mexico also significant sources. Swordfish is subject to ICCAT management measures, and importers must ensure that catch documentation from the flag state is in order; FDA review applies at entry.
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The US schedule separates swordfish steaks (0302470010) from other non-fillet, non-steak fresh swordfish (0302470090). A 'steak' is generally understood as a cross-section cut through the body, while loins, collar cuts, or whole/dressed fish fall under the residual line. Importers should specify the exact cut on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Swordfish is managed by ICCAT in the Atlantic and by WCPFC and IATTC in the Pacific. Importers are typically required to present a Swordfish Statistical Document (SSD) issued by the flag state, certifying that the catch was made within an allocated quota. Missing or incomplete catch documentation can result in FDA or CBP holds at the port of entry.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECUADOR | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| BRAZIL | $632K | -- | -$632K |
| COSTA RICA | $383K | -- | -$383K |
| MEXICO | $257K | -- | -$257K |
| AUSTRALIA | $67K | -- | -$67K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302470090 | SWORDFISH, FR/CH, EXCEPT STEAKS, FILETS ETC, NESOI | $2.9M | 10.00% | $261K |
| 0302470010 | SWORDFISH STEAKS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS ETC, NESOI | $76K | 10.00% | $8K |
SWORDFISH, FR/CH, EXCEPT STEAKS, FILETS ETC, NESOI
SWORDFISH STEAKS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS ETC, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302470000 | SWORDFISH, FRESH/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES | $32K |
SWORDFISH, FRESH/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES
5.0K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $1.8M | $3K | -$1.8M |
| California | $465K | -- | -$465K |
| Massachusetts | $410K | $3K | -$407K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $640K | -- | -$640K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | $257K | -- | -$257K |