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Frozen Scomber Japonicus for Canning

Frozen whole chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) prepared for further canning, stored at -25°C. This raw frozen fish is not filleted or further processed, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.54.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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1604.15.00Higher: 8% vs Free

If the mackerel is prepared or preserved (e.g., canned)

Prepared or preserved fish falls under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is not cooked or otherwise prepared, as that would fall under Chapter 16

• Provide a clear description of the product as raw frozen fish

• Check CFIA requirements for fish intended for canning

Related Products under Tariff item 0303.54.00

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Frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), headed and gutted, packed in 20kg cartons for commercial export. This product is not filleted or further processed, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.54.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species.

Carton Frozen Atlantic Mackerel

Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) packed in 20kg cardboard cartons. This is a standard frozen whole fish product, not filleted or processed, and is classified under tariff item 0303.54.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species.

Frozen Atlantic Mackerel Whole

Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) caught in the North Atlantic, packed in bulk for wholesale distribution. This product is not filleted or further processed, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.54.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species.

Frozen Chub Mackerel Fillets

Frozen headed and gutted Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) from Japanese waters, preserved by cold storage. This product is not filleted or further processed, and is fit for human consumption, falling under tariff item 0303.54.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species.

Frozen Jack Mackerel Misclass Risk

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