Chilled Whole Herring for Sushi Grade
Whole sushi-grade herring (Clupea harengus), flash-chilled after harvest to maintain freshness for raw consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, provided it is not filleted or further processed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the herring is cut into fillets or other meat portions
Fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
If the herring is frozen for transport
Frozen herring falls under heading 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the herring is whole and not cut into fillets to qualify for this tariff item
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing the product was chilled, not frozen, to avoid classification under heading 03.03
• Be aware that if the product is prepared for raw consumption, it must meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) safety standards
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.41.00
Chilled Icelandic Herring
Whole chilled Icelandic Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), preserved on ice and not further processed. This product falls under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii)
Whole chilled Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii), kept on ice for preservation and not further processed. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus)
Whole fresh Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus), chilled but not frozen, sold with heads on for immediate processing or retail. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
Fresh Norwegian Herring Fillets (Whole Equivalent)
Whole fresh Norwegian herring (Clupea harengus membras), packed in ice for export and not further processed. This product falls under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Prince Rupert Herring
Whole fresh herring from Prince Rupert fisheries (Clupea pallasii), chilled and shipped for canneries. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
Iced Alaskan Herring for Bait
Chilled Alaskan Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) packed in ice, imported for use as fishing bait. This product falls under tariff item 0302.41.00 as fresh or chilled herring, provided it is whole and not further processed.