Fresh Chilled Sardinops melanostictus Japanese Sardines from United States
Whole Japanese sardines of the species Sardinops melanostictus, fresh or chilled, imported for sushi or processing. These fish are unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0302.43.00 as Sardinops spp., 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 species is identified as Sardinops melanostictus to avoid classification issues
• Keep the fish chilled and provide a health certificate from the exporting country
• Declare the product as fresh or chilled, not frozen