Fresh Chilled Sardina pilchardus Sardines
Fresh or chilled whole sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus, ungutted and unprocessed except for chilling. These fish are imported directly from fishing vessels and are intended for human consumption or further processing. They fall under tariff item 0302.43.00 as sardines of the specified species, fresh or chilled.
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 sardines are frozen rather than fresh or chilled.
Frozen sardines of the same species fall under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the sardines are filleted or otherwise processed as fish meat.
Fillets and other fish meat are excluded from heading 03.02 and classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are properly chilled and accompanied by a catch certificate or health certificate as required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Verify that the species is correctly identified as Sardina pilchardus to avoid misclassification
• Declare the product as 'fresh or chilled' and not frozen to match the tariff item
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Fresh or chilled whole round sardinella of the species Sardinella aurita, imported for food or bait. These fish are unprocessed except for chilling and are classified under tariff item 0302.43.00 as sardinella of the genus Sardinella.
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