Chilled Pickerel for Sushi Markets from United States
Premium chilled pickerel, heads-off but whole, sourced for raw fish slicing in Asian markets. Classified as unfilleted freshwater pickerel under tariff item 0302.89.00 as 'other fish, fresh or chilled', excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure the fish is whole (even if heads-off) and not filleted; fillets are classified under heading 03.04
• Keep the product chilled and document the species (likely Esox niger or Esox lucius) for CBSA
• For sushi-grade products, ensure compliance with CFIA food safety standards