Whole Scaled Blue Whiting in 1kg Retail Pack
Whole fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) that has been scaled but retains heads, viscera, and fins, packed in a 1kg foil tray for retail. This product is classified under 0302.56.00 because it is a whole fish of the specified species, fresh or chilled, and scaling is a minimal preparation that does not remove it from heading 03.02.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are filleted or cut into pieces
Fillets and fish pieces are excluded from heading 03.02 and fall under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are not eviscerated or further processed beyond scaling, as that could affect classification
• Verify that the foil tray packaging is suitable for retail sale and meets CFIA labeling requirements
• Declare the product as whole fish to avoid misclassification under heading 03.04
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Fresh or chilled whole Austral blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from southern oceans, a gadoid species used in seafood markets. This product falls under 0302.56.00 as it is a whole fish of the specified species, fresh or chilled, and is not a fillet, offal, or other product excluded by chapter note 1.
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Fresh Southern Blue Whiting Cargo
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