Headed and Gutted Frozen American Mahi-Mahi
Dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) from US longliners in Atlantic waters, foreign landed for heading, gutting and IQF freezing. Precisely fits 9815.00.40.00 criteria for American fisheries product with minimal foreign processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinned, filleted or portioned during foreign processing
Skinning/portions exceed 'removal of heads, viscera or fins' limitations, requiring Chapter 3 frozen fish classification.
If processed into fish sticks or breaded portions
Breaded or battered products classified as otherwise prepared fish products.
If US-produced inputs used in foreign processing qualify for drawback
US goods exported with drawback benefit don't qualify for American fisheries reimport provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use individually quick frozen (IQF) packing to demonstrate processing occurred abroad meets US FDA seafood HACCP
• Retain foreign processor invoices detailing exact operations performed (must exclude prohibited steps)
• CBP may require vessel logbooks cross-referencing catch with landing records
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