Frozen Whale Meat
Frozen whale meat, typically sourced from species like minke or beluga whales under international quotas, is classified under this tariff item as meat of whales (Cetacea order). It is imported for human consumption in niche markets and must meet Canadian food safety standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meat is from dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, or walruses, not whales.
This sibling item covers other Cetacea, Sirenia, and Pinnipedia meats not specified as whales.
If the product is not whale meat but other edible meat offal not elsewhere specified, such as from reptiles.
Provides a residual classification for other meat not covered by specific subheadings.
If the whale meat is salted, dried, or smoked rather than fresh, chilled, or frozen.
Heading 0210 covers preserved meats, which are excluded from heading 0208.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the whale species is not listed under CITES or Canada's Species at Risk Act; obtain necessary permits from Fisheries and Oceans Canada before shipping
• Declare the product as 'meat of whales' with the correct HS code and provide documentation of legal harvest
• Verify that the meat is fit for human consumption and meets CFIA labeling and inspection requirements