Live Shiners for Saltwater Bait from Mexico
Live shiners (Notemigonus crysoleucas) are bait fish used for saltwater and brackish fishing, tolerant to varying salinities. They are classified under tariff item 0106.90.00 as other live animals, as they are not fish of heading 03.01. Their adaptability makes them ideal for targeting redfish in coastal waters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredCFIAAll ProgramsMay be required
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0106).
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 0101210000–0106900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm that the shiners are not classified under heading 03.01, which covers live fish for ornamental or aquaculture purposes
• Check with the CFIA for any health certificates required for live fish imports
• Ensure the species is not listed as invasive in Canadian waters