IQF Chilled Haddock Portions from Mexico
IQF chilled haddock portions are individually quick frozen then thawed haddock portions, maintained chilled for retail sale. Despite the freezing process, the product is presented as chilled at import, and thus falls under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. The product must not be refrozen and must remain chilled throughout the supply chain.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the haddock portions are fully thawed and maintained at chilled temperatures (0-4°C) at the time of import, as any frozen state would change classification
• Provide clear documentation that the product was thawed and is being imported as chilled, not frozen
• Verify that the portions are not minced and contain no added binders or preservatives that could affect classification