Chilled European Anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus)
Chilled European anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) packed in insulated boxes with ice for retail or foodservice. These are fresh or chilled whole fish of the Engraulis genus, which fall squarely under tariff item 0302.42.00, and are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
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 anchovies are imported as livers, roes or milt
Edible fish offal such as livers, roes and milt are classified under subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99, not under 0302.42.
If the anchovies are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen anchovies fall under heading 03.03, which covers fish frozen, excluding fillets.
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 fish are clearly labelled as Engraulis encrasicolus and kept chilled (not frozen) at the time of import to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a commercial invoice with the species name and state of preservation to avoid delays at the CBSA
• Check whether a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is required for fish for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.42.00
Fresh Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens)
Fresh anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) from Chilean waters, a small forage fish kept chilled for industrial or direct sale. As whole fish of the Engraulis genus, fresh or chilled and not filleted, they are correctly classified under tariff item 0302.42.00.
Fresh Peruvian Anchovies (Engraulis ringens)
Fresh Peruvian anchovies (Engraulis ringens), a small oily fish harvested from the Pacific Ocean, delivered chilled on ice. These whole fish, fresh or chilled and of the Engraulis genus, are classified under tariff item 0302.42.00, which specifically covers anchovies of that genus.
Iced Pacific Anchovies (Engraulis mordax)
Iced Pacific anchovies (Engraulis mordax) from the California Current, shipped iced for freshness. These are fresh or chilled whole fish of the Engraulis genus, used in sushi, bait or processing, and are correctly classified under tariff item 0302.42.00.