Fresh White Hake
Fresh white hake (Urophycis tenuis), chilled whole fish with head and skin on, excluding fillets. This species falls under the Urophycis spp. category of the tariff item, which covers hake not elsewhere specified, and is classified here because it is fresh or chilled and not processed beyond simple preparation for retail sale.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0302).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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 fish is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen hake falls under heading 03.03 for frozen fish, not the fresh or chilled heading 03.02.
If the product is fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and fish meat are excluded from heading 03.02 and classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is properly chilled and accompanied by a commercial invoice stating the scientific name (Urophycis tenuis) to support classification
• Verify that the shipment does not include fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, as those fall under different tariff items
• Check whether the product qualifies for preferential treatment under a free trade agreement, which may reduce the duty rate
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