Frozen Eulachon Smelt
Frozen whole eulachon or candlefish (Thaleichthys pacificus), a Pacific coast smelt known for high oil content, presented intact. This product falls under tariff item 0303.89.00 as 'other' frozen fish, specifically as other smelts.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fish are whole and not filleted
• Be aware of any conservation status that may affect import
• Provide species documentation to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.89.00
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.
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.