U.S. imports of Frozen Swordfish (Whole & Steaks, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) (HS 030357) totaled $871K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Frozen Swordfish (Whole & Steaks, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) paid $42K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Swordfish (Whole & Steaks, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) imports of $871K in August 2026 ran 153% above the year-to-date monthly average of $344K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is split at the 10-digit level into steaks (0303570010) and all other non-fillet forms (0303570090), reflecting the distinct retail and foodservice markets for portion-cut versus whole or dressed product. Ecuador leads US supply, with Vietnam and Indonesia also significant — a sourcing pattern shaped by both longline fishing range and cold-chain capacity in each country. Swordfish is subject to FDA oversight for mercury advisory compliance and seafood HACCP requirements; importers should also be aware that international swordfish stocks are managed under ICCAT and other regional fishery bodies, which can affect catch documentation requirements.
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HTS 0303570010 covers frozen swordfish steaks specifically — cross-cut portions that are not fillets. All other frozen swordfish presentations (whole round, headed and gutted, dressed) that are not steaks, fillets, livers, or roe fall under 0303570090. The steak/non-steak split matters because the two lines may carry different duty rates; importers should confirm current rates with CBP or a licensed customs broker.
Swordfish stocks in the Atlantic are managed under ICCAT, and some importing countries require catch certificates or statistical documents to verify legal harvest. While the US does not currently mandate a universal catch certificate for swordfish at entry, importers sourcing from ICCAT-managed fisheries should retain catch documentation to support due-diligence claims and to satisfy any buyer or retailer sustainability requirements. FDA prior notice and HACCP compliance remain mandatory regardless of origin.
Subheading 13 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030357 · $871K of $85.8M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.9M of Frozen Swordfish (Whole & Steaks, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe).
Through August 2026 · exports 0 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303570010 | Swordfish Steaks, Frozen, Except Fillets | $464K | 9.12% | 100.00% | $42K |
| 0303570090 | Swordfish, Frozen Except Steak, Fillet Liver & Roe | — | -- | -- | -- |
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Ecuador and Costa Rica together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.12% of imports for consumption.