Fresh Caribbean Dolphin Fish

Fresh whole dolphin fish from Caribbean Coryphaena spp., head-on gutted, air-freighted chilled. Classified precisely under HTS 0302.89.50.72 for non-fillet fresh/chilled mahi mahi.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If for frozen toothfish if mislabeled

Different species like Patagonian toothfish go to specific 0303 subheadings.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If vegetables mixed in set

Fish-vegetable retail sets classify by essential character, potentially Chapter 7.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pelleted for human consumption

Chapter notes move agglomerated pellets fit for humans to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use air cargo with cold chain validation for long-distance fresh imports

Separate from shrimp products to avoid section 609 shrimp import restrictions

Declare as 'other fish - dolphin fish' explicitly on entry summary

Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.72

Fresh Whole Mahi Mahi

Fresh whole dolphin fish (Coryphaena hippurus), ungutted and unprocessed except for removal of gills and viscera, weighing around 5-10 pounds each. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.72 as fresh or chilled dolphin fish, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, live, fresh or chilled.

Chilled Gutted Mahi Mahi

Chilled mahi mahi with head on, gutted and gills removed, packed in ice slurry for preservation. This product is classified under HTS 0302.89.50.72 specifically for fresh or chilled dolphin fish (Coryphaena spp.), not exceeding processing beyond basic preparation.

Fresh Head-Off Mahi Mahi

Fresh mahi mahi (Coryphaena spp.) with heads removed, whole trunk intact, delivered on ice within 24 hours of catch. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.72 as other fresh or chilled dolphin fish, excluding advanced processing like filleting.

Iced Whole Coryphaena Tuna-Like Fish

Whole iced Coryphaena hippurus from Pacific waters, unscaled and ungutted, maintained at 0-4°C. Specifically under HTS 0302.89.50.72 for chilled dolphin fish, distinct from tuna headings.

Chilled Pacific Mahi Mahi Whole

Chilled whole Pacific mahi mahi (Coryphaena spp.), sustainably sourced, packed in leak-proof boxes with ice. HTS 0302.89.50.72 applies to this fresh/chilled other fish excluding offal and fillets.

Slurry-Chilled Mahi Mahi Trunks

Mahi mahi trunks (head/guts off) preserved in ice-water slurry at <2°C, whole body intact. HTS 0302.89.50.72 covers these chilled Coryphaena spp. presentations excluding further meat separation.