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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen mahi mahi shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Mahi mahi fillets, fresh or chilled, fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets and other fish meat.
If unable to verify as Coryphaena spp.
Unspecified or other fresh/chilled fish types default to 0302.99 basket provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (below 0°C core temp) with temperature logs to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0303
• Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants and compliance with FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Provide species-specific documentation for Coryphaena spp. to prevent misclassification as other fish
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.72
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.
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.
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.