Fresh Whole Mahi Mahi from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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