Frozen Swordfish (Non-Fillet), Bulk Pack

Heading 030484 covers swordfish fillets specifically, while 030491 covers all other frozen swordfish forms — including steaks, loins, dressed fish, and headed-and-gutted product — packed in bulk containers greater than 6.8 kg. The product form as described on the commercial invoice and packing list is the determining factor; a CBP binding ruling is advisable when the cut type is ambiguous.

Chile's Pacific and South Atlantic coastlines provide access to productive swordfish grounds, and the country has developed significant longline fishing and cold-chain infrastructure oriented toward the US market. Chile's position as the leading supplier reflects both geographic proximity and established trade relationships, though Ecuador and China are also active suppliers under this heading.