U.S. imports of Frozen Swordfish Steaks (Except Fillets) (HS 0303570010) totaled $871K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Frozen Swordfish Steaks (Except Fillets) 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 Steaks (Except Fillets) imports of $871K in August 2026 ran 157% above the year-to-date monthly average of $339K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPortion-cut frozen swordfish steaks — cross-sections of the loin that are not fillets — classify under HTS 0303570010, a dedicated 10-digit line that separates this high-value retail and foodservice cut from other frozen swordfish forms. Ecuador is a primary supplier of frozen swordfish to the US, with Vietnam and Indonesia also contributing. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP documentation are required at entry; importers should also note FDA's consumer advisory on swordfish mercury levels, which can affect retail labeling decisions.
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Average import price $8.67/kg · 7 import shipments a month
A swordfish steak under 0303570010 is a cross-cut portion taken perpendicular to the backbone, retaining the characteristic round or oval cross-section of the fish. It is distinct from a fillet, which is cut parallel to the backbone. If the cut is ambiguous, CBP may request a ruling or physical examination; consulting a licensed customs broker before shipment is advisable.
FDA's mercury advisory for swordfish is a consumer guidance measure, not an admissibility bar — it does not prevent importation. However, importers and retailers should be aware of labeling obligations and may face buyer-driven requirements for mercury testing certificates. FDA can detain shipments that fail microbiological or chemical safety standards under its seafood HACCP authority, separate from the mercury advisory.
Statistical number 1 of 2 in subheading 030357
Statistical number 0303570010 · $871K of $871K
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Imports
Imports
$871KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Ecuador and Costa Rica together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030357 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030357 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.