Chilled Skin-On Pollock Fillets from Japan
Chilled skin-on pollock fillets are pollock fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. They are classified under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. The product must be chilled, not frozen, and must not be minced or processed beyond filleting.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Keep the fillets chilled at 0-4°C from filleting to import, with temperature logs for CBSA inspection
• Confirm the species is pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) and provide the scientific name on the commercial invoice
• Ensure the fillets are not treated with any preservatives or additives that could affect classification