0304.45.00.00 - Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

This HTS category, 0304.45.00.00, specifically classifies fresh or chilled fillets and other meat of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). These products are derived from swordfish, a large, migratory predatory fish characterized by its long, flat, sword-like bill. The classification applies to the edible flesh of the swordfish, whether presented as whole fillets, cut pieces, or minced, provided it remains in a fresh or chilled state and is not frozen.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it's important to note the specific species or families covered by other codes. For instance, sibling categories include various types of salmon, trout, flatfish, cod-like fishes, and toothfish, each defined by distinct biological families or species. Category 0304.45.00.00 is exclusively for swordfish meat, separating it from these other commercially significant fish types.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 0304.45.00.00. This means that any fresh or chilled swordfish fillets or meat, regardless of processing beyond filleting or mincing (as long as it's not frozen), will fall directly under this specific classification code. The primary differentiating factor for classification at this level is the species itself, ensuring accurate statistical tracking and duty assessment for this particular type of seafood.