Fresh Chilled Sardina pilchardus Sardines from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• 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