Chilled Dolphin Meat Fillets
Chilled dolphin meat fillets, sourced from limited fisheries, are fresh or chilled meat of mammals of the order Cetacea. This product is edible and suitable for human consumption, falling under the 'Other' tariff item as it is not specifically whale meat. It is classified under tariff item 0208.40.90, which covers other meat from Cetacea mammals.
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 specifically from whales
This item covers whale meat, which is a distinct category within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dolphin meat is fit for human consumption and meets CFIA import requirements
• Verify that the species is not listed under CITES, as permits may be required
• Declare the product under tariff item 0208.40.90 and be prepared for potential inspection at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 0208.40.90
Chilled Dugong Meat
Chilled dugong meat, imported under rare conservation permits, is fresh or chilled meat from mammals of the order Sirenia. This product is edible and suitable for human consumption, falling under the 'Other' tariff item as it is not whale meat. It is classified under tariff item 0208.40.90, which covers other meat from Sirenia mammals.
Fresh Manatee Meat
Fresh manatee meat, traded under special permits, is fresh meat from mammals of the order Sirenia. This product is edible and suitable for human consumption, falling under the 'Other' tariff item as it is not whale meat. It is classified under tariff item 0208.40.90, which covers other meat from Sirenia mammals.
Frozen Sea Lion Meat
Frozen sea lion meat, used in niche markets, is frozen meat from mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia. This product is edible and suitable for human consumption, falling under the 'Other' tariff item as it is not whale meat. It is classified under tariff item 0208.40.90, which covers other meat from Pinnipedia mammals.
Frozen Seal Meat
Frozen seal meat, harvested in Arctic regions for human consumption, is frozen meat from mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia. This product is edible and suitable for human consumption, falling under the 'Other' tariff item as it is not whale meat. It is classified under tariff item 0208.40.90, which covers other meat from Pinnipedia mammals.
Frozen Walrus Meat Chunks
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