Frozen Alewife Shad
Block-frozen whole alewife shad, used for bait and processing, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is not a fillet or fish meat of heading 03.04, and it is presented whole, excluding edible offal subheadings.
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 |
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 shad is unfit for human consumption
Fish dead and unfit for human consumption are classified in Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the shad is presented whole and not processed into fillets or meat
• If the product is unfit for human consumption, it may be classified under Chapter 5 instead; ensure it meets the criteria for human consumption if claiming this tariff item
• Check if the bait use requires any additional CFIA permits
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.89.00
Frozen American Shad Whole
Whole frozen American shad, presented ungutted for preservation, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product excludes fillets and meat of heading 03.04, and it is not edible offal.
Frozen Anchovies
Whole frozen anchovies (Engraulis spp.), excluding fillets, intended for human consumption. These small fish are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so they fall under the 'other' tariff item.
Frozen Argentine Sea Smelt
Frozen whole Argentine sea smelts (Hypomesus japonicus), caught in Pacific waters, excluding fillets or meat of heading 03.04. These are typically sold ungutted and are classified as 'other' frozen fish.
Frozen Atlantic Cod
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) weighing under 7 kg each, presented without fillets or other processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, as it does not meet the specific subheading criteria for cod under 0303.85.
Frozen Atlantic Mackerel
Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), excluding fillets and meat, suitable for human consumption. This species is not listed in the more specific subheadings of heading 03.03, so it is classified as 'other' frozen fish.
Frozen Atlantic Sturgeon
Block-frozen whole Atlantic sturgeon, head-off but intact, is classified under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'Other' frozen fish. This product is not separated into meat or fillets, and it is fit for human consumption, excluding offal.